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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

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 (87%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 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 WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
55%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (88.0%)
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
67%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (92.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Best: Austone SP901 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
72%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
67%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
57%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.5%)

Performance spider chart

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