Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the EuroWinter HS02 Pro 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 Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.