In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). Generally,
Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than
Vredestein (59%). The first tyre test of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and
Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.