Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.