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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005, the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ 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 - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
3
49
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
3.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
162
245

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Price
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%

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