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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

8 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, 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 Observe S944 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
11
49
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
14.8
3.2
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
67
245

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
62%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Dry Lane Change
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
71%
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Economy
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Toyo
Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Fuel Efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Toyo Observe S944
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View

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