Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Kristall Control HP2 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 51% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.