Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Expect the Bridgestone to dominate wet braking and wet/lateral grip while keeping rolling resistance impressively low. The Goodyear typically counters with shorter dry stops, crisper steering, stronger snow traction/handling, lower noise, and better longevity/value in at least one comprehensive wear/value study. The overall scoreline is tight: LM005 takes more test wins (5 vs 3), yet UG Performance 3 posts several standout advantages important for everyday winter driving.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | five | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | three |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet braking and wet handling across most tests
- Very low rolling resistance (often best on test)
- Strong aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Competitive snow braking with stable, predictable balance
- Shorter dry braking and precise, sporty steering feel
- Stronger snow traction/handling and lateral grip
- Lower noise and higher comfort ratings
- Excellent wear and value performance in comprehensive testing
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.96% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.18% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.25% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 2% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 4.44% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.91% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.24% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 2% more points than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 2.15% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 0.46% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 2.16% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 0.14% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 0.52% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 1.35% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.25% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.97% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 3.16% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 3.54% more lateral grip than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 5.09% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 0.52% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 24.35% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 21.01% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Price
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two price tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost 0.38% less than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had a 4.15% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Driver Reviews
Driver feedback on the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is polarized, but the dominant theme is very strong wet-road grip and braking, with many high-scoring reviews praising predictable, confidence-inspiring handling in cold rain and slush. Snow performance is often described as good when the tire is new and in typical Central/Western European winters, but a sizeable group report that snow/ice traction drops sharply as the tire ages or wears (often around the 4-5 mm range). The most consistent downside is fast or uneven treadwear/short service life, sometimes accompanied by increasing road noise over time, which makes the LM005 feel expensive to run despite its wet-weather strengths.
Based on 107 reviews with an average rating of 71%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 very highly, praising its excellent grip and braking on dry and wet roads, strong traction in snow, and a quiet, comfortable, and predictable ride. Handling is often described as stable and confidence-inspiring, with several noting good highway manners. A minority mention weaker performance on pure ice and a softer, less sporty steering feel at the limit. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few caveats.
Based on 13 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is the all-rounder with a performance tilt: repeatedly shorter dry stops, sharper steering and balance, stronger snow traction/handling, quieter running, and notably higher projected mileage with a better value index in the big Auto Bild program. Its trade-offs are mid-pack wet braking in a few tests and higher rolling resistance versus the Bridgestone. Choose LM005 if you prioritise wet-grip safety and fuel efficiency; pick UG Performance 3 if you want sportier feel, better snow driveability, quieter comfort, and longer life. The memorable takeaway: LM005 owns the rain; UG Performance 3 owns the snow-and-steer.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Bridgestone leads decisively (7 wins vs 1), often by 4-7%+
- Dry braking: Goodyear typically stops shorter (6 wins vs 1)
- Snow dynamics: Goodyear ahead in traction/handling/circle (multiple wins)
- Rolling resistance: Bridgestone consistently lower (5 wins vs 2)
- Noise/comfort: Goodyear usually quieter with high subjective comfort
- Longevity/value: Goodyear showed markedly higher mileage and better €/1,000 km in Auto Bild
Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.