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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.

#	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /82%	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 /65%

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 37

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 22x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 13.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 6.86

Year of the last test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2025

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

76%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

69%

Snow traction

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 89%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

Snow braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 84%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 30%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 18%

Snow cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 69%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

76%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

64%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 84%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 91%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

Dry lane changing

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 78%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 69%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

92%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

77%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 82%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 86%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 81%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 67%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

85%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

84%

Exterior noise

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 81%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 75%

Interior noise

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 100%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 98%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

73%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

63%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 72%

Mileage

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 78%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 54%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 C

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

80.7%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	392
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner	392
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: -	339
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Recommended
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Recommended
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	2+	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	3,2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2,2	3,3
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