Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.