Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320

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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2019 215/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winter i*cept evo2 W320 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 85% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Winter i*cept evo2 W320 is made in Hungary.