Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter (2026)

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 (90%) than Pirelli (83%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Scorpion Winter 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 53% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.