Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than BFGoodrich (75%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 82% of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland.