In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). Generally,
Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and
Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
