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

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
49
13
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.2
15.2
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
213
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Barum Polaris 5
81%
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Ice Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Ice Braking Abs
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Economy
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Barum Polaris 5
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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