Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.