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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
TÜV TÜV
Winter
2021 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Winter
2019 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
68%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.3%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S954 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (98.0%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
65%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.0%)
Ice Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 (95.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

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