Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof P vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 67% of the Nokian WR Snowproof P. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof P was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof P and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WR Snowproof P has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

#	Nokian WR Snowproof P /67%	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /82%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Nokian WR Snowproof P

/67%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/82%

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Dimensions

R17 - R21

R14 - R22

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 55

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 7x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 4.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 18.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 9.71

Year of the last test

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 2025

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

Best rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof P

81%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

78%

Snow braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 85%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Snow traction

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 83%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Snow cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 72%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 70%

Snow handling

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 72%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 69%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

93%

Nokian
WR Snowproof P

60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 91%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 62%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 94%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 75%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 76%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 81%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 26%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

94%

Nokian
WR Snowproof P

92%

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 93%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 93%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 92%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof P

78%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

62%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 81%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P C

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof P

85%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

73%

Exterior noise

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 96%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 67%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 75%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 70 dB

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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
Nokian WR Snowproof P	36	26,2
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+
Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2+	2	3+
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Recommended for economical driving	84	143	129
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	145	136	122
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	2,2	2,7	2,1	2,8	2,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,6	1,9	2,8	2,4	3,3	3,0
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Nokian WR Snowproof P	1064	283,16	469,56	201,5	109,6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	1097	300,69	497,39	196,8	102,4
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