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.