Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Semperit (75%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, 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 Speed-Grip 5 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.