Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Wintrac and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.