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

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Summary
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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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.

#	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 /30%	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /82%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R14 - R22
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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 91

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 13x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 7.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 27.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 12.85

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 2023

Best rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

87%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

73

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 74%

Wet circle cornering

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 81%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 56%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 83%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 73%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

82%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

73

Snow braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 80%

Snow handling

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 72%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 70%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 81%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 74%

Snow cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 68%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

71

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

71%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 63%

Mileage

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 68%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 62%

Price/value

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 88%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 59%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

87

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

80%

Exterior noise

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 94%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 77%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 80%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

89%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

75

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 75%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 75%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	37,9	31,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	98,6	100,6	97,3	97,8
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	103,5	108	100,2	101,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	36,3	26,4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,8	26,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Rating: Good	2-	2	2	3+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2+	2	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	2-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	2+	2+	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Rating: Satisfactory	2,8	2,8	2,6	2,1	2,7	3,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,6	1,9	2,8	2,4	3,3	3,0
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