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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WinterContact TS 870 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 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

#	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /82%	Continental WinterContact TS 870 /99%

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 17x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 8.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.71

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 2024

Best rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

94%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

87%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 93%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

Snow acceleration

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 99%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

90%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

Dry lane changing

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

93%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

89%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 96%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 89%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 96%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

89%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 82%

Interior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 98%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

85%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

66%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

Mileage

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 54%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 C

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

78%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

71%

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These tyres were tested together in 13 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Recommended
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	3,2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,0	2,0
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Highly recommended
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	103,5	108	100,2	101,8
Continental WinterContact TS 870	103,6	108,3	99,7	102,1
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	99.7
Continental WinterContact TS 870	100
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	145	136	122
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner	147	136	147
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,7	2,1	2,4	2,8	1,9	2,9	3,0
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,3	2,2	2,5	1,8	3,0	2,0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	2,0	1,8	2,7	2,4	2,1	3,4	2,5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,4	1,6	1,9	2,1	2,8	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2	1	2	2+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	1-	2+	1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,1	28,1
Continental WinterContact TS 870	34,2	27,7
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	1097	300,69	497,39	196,8	102,4
Continental WinterContact TS 870	1102	301,21	501,21	200	100
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,7	9,6	8,6	8,2	8	7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Very good	8,2	7,9	7,9	8,4	10	10
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	100	285,8	299,8	100	87,6	99,8
Continental WinterContact TS 870	101,6	299,9	299,9	93,8	101,1	100,7
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