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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-18 vs. Matador Hectorra 5 (2026)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-18
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-18

R16
VS
Matador Hectorra 5Budget
MatadorMatador

Hectorra 5

2.2
R14 – R20
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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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-18 has A wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Matador Hectorra 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-18
Matador
Hectorra 5
Number of tests
—
4
Best position
—
#15
Average position
—
34.3
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
2
101

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
74%
Dry
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
79%

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