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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EvoPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-80 Evo

R15 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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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 South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-80 Evo
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#6
#4
Average position
6.7
4.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
48
97

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
50%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Snow

Snow
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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