Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.