Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 72% of the Barum Polaris 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.