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Comparison: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Sava Eskimo HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the Eskimo HP2 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Sava Eskimo HP2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo HP2
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
15
49
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
15.5
3.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
29
244

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 43 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Dry braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Eskimo HP2
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Safety
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Dry handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Wet braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Wet handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Snow
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Snow braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Snow handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Snow traction
Sava Eskimo HP2
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Snow cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Ice
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Ice braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Ice lateral guidance
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Exterior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Interior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Comfort
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Price/value
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Rolling resistance
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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