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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 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%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 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 870 is made in France 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 (10)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2023 225/45 R17 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2022 225/45 R19 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
TÜV TÜV
Winter
2021 225/45 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 10 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (99.2%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (98.0%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (99.0%)
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Michelin ALPIN 6 (98.8%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
55%
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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