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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and ION Evo is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
49
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.2
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
213
64

Dry

Dry
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Dry driving behavior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%

Wet

Wet
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%

Costs

Costs
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
64%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

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