Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Bridgestone (90%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 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 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.