Comparison: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Dunlop (89%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the SP Winter Response 2 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.