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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

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 (87%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 30% of the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7. The first tyre test of Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Wet Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
56%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.2%)
Dry Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Snow Traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Snow Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.7%)
Ice Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
87%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.5%)
Economy
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
63%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Mileage
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
62%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
68%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (88.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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