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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/60 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy 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 (8)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/60 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2022 245/45 R19 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2021 235/55 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Best: Nokian WR SUV 4 (95.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Best in category: Pirelli Scorpion Winter (97.7%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.3%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Best in category: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (93.5%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
55%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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