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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Continental (83%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 860 is made in Portugal/Slovakia and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 860
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (93.6%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
71%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac (87.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (92.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (97.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Best in category: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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