Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Bridgestone (90%). But when it comes to comparing Goodyear UltraGrip 9 and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the Blizzak LM-001 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraGrip 9 is made in Slovenia and Blizzak LM-001 is made in Poland.