Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Matador (50%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 50% of the Matador MP93 Nordicca. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Matador MP93 Nordicca first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the MP93 Nordicca 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 100% of Matador MP93 Nordicca has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.