Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Blizzak-LM005 VS Winter-Sport-5

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 twenty-four tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these twenty-four tests:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in seventeen of the tests
  • Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in seven of the tests

While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 2.01% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
44.37M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
45.28M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.5M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 46.3M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 45.6M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 47.2M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.5M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 48.8M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.11M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 40.39M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.3M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 47.8M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 43.6M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.9M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.7M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 45.3M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.7M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.4M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 45.8M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.3M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 43.3M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.87% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
45.61s
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
46.01s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.61s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 46.01s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.39% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
108.44Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
106.93Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.6Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 81.6Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:110.1Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 109.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97.5Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 95.3Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:137.9Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 136.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:101.6Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 99.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:123.5Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 121.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:112.1Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 110.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:102.2Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 101Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 22.22% more points than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
9 Points
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
7 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 7 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seventeen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during seventeen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 8.41% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
39.65M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
43.29M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 32.9M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 32.9M
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.3M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 35.2M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.3M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 55M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 47.2M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:50.9M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 55.5M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.92M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.36M
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.1M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 33.6M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:50.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 52.5M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 52.4M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.8M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 35.3M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:51.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 55.2M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36.6M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39.4M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:35.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 37.2M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 36.1M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.1M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 56.4M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.2M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 48.8M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 7.61% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
36.4M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
39.4M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36.4M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39.4M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 3.21% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
49.09s
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
50.72s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.09s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 50.72s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during seven wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 2.12% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
78Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76.35Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74.3Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.3Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.9Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.7Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 87.1Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 70.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.7Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.7Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 84Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.7Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 82.2Km/H

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 44.44% more points than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
9 Points
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.9% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
12.36s
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
12.6s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.59s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.64s
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.41s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.73s
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.02s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.33s
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.41s Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 12.71s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 floated at a 2.02% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
82.8Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81.13Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74.2Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 73.3Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87.6Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.7Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:75.3Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 76.8Km/H
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.8Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 76.7Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.4Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 79.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:81.7Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 76.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.8Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 90.4Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.4Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.7Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.8Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 73.8Km/H
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.4Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 82.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.2Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 90.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.2Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 1.93% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
13.44m/sec2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
13.18m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:85.1m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 83.4m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.2m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.95m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.73m/sec2 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.84m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.78m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.59m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.2m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.1m/sec2
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.8m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.6m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.55m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.29m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.17m/sec2 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.69m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from seventeen tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.45% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
24.68M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
24.57M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 24.3M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 24.3M
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 25M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 25M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.9M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 26.1M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 25.7M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.28M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 16.4M
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:28.1M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 27.3M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:28.1M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 27.3M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.2M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 31.8M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 26.5M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 26.5M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.9M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.4M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.6M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.6M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.7M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.9M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30.7M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.8M Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 31.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 accelerated 3.58% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.59s
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
5.39s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.59s ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.39s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 0.02% better snow traction than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
2113.35N
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
2113.03N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3029N Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2909N
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2345N ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2385N
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2175N Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2132N
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2899N Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2830N
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2688N ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2824N
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2556N ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2605N
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:237.1N ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 258.2N
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:261.4N Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 260.1N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2780N Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2755N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2163N ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2172N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 1.52% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
90.56s
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89.18s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.56s ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.18s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.21% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
58.14Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
58.85Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.4Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 77Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:61.2Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 61.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57.2Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 58.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57.4Km/H Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 56.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 44.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.2Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 54.2Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 59.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:59.7Km/H ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 59.8Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 20% more points than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
10 Points
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
8 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:10 Points Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 provided 0.69% more lateral grip than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
2.9ms/2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
2.88ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.9ms/2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.88ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.97% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.48m/sec2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
3.55m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.72m/sec2 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.71m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.69m/sec2 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.79m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.03m/sec2 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 3.15m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 7.66% shorter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
21.55M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
19.9M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:22.1M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 20.2M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:21M ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 19.6M

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
8.5 Points
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
9.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Noise

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 measured 2.07% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
71.61dB
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73.12dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 73.9dB
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.3dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.8dB
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.2dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.3dB
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.5dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 71.2dB
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.1dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.3dB
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 75.4dB
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.8dB ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.2dB
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.7dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.3dB
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.8dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.4dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 74.1dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.9dB Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 72.4dB

Wear

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is predicted to cover 16.22% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
35777.14KM
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
42701.29KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:42230KM Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 40180KM
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:40180KM ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 42640KM
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31300KM Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 30700KM
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31409KM ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 36841KM
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36100KM ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 61500KM
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34800KM ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 47700KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34421KM ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39348KM

Value

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three value tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 proved to have a 9.38% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
13.44Price/1000
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
12.18Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:11.25Price/1000 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 11.57Price/1000
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:14.68Price/1000 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 14.77Price/1000
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:11.02Price/1000 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 11.56Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.74Price/1000 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 17.91Price/1000
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.35Price/1000 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.39Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.61Price/1000 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 14.87Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three price tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost 2.17% less than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
396.09
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
404.86
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:475 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 465
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:505 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 590
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:340 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 330
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:111.68 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 101.87
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:345 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 355
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:615 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 590
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:620 Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 660
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:157 ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 147

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had a 2.87% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
8.12kg / t
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
8.36kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.95kg / t ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 7.77kg / t
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.35kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 7.59kg / t
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.68kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.12kg / t
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.4kg / t ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.17kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.566kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 9.624kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.18kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.53kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.91kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.51kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.32kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.37kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.09kg / t ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.02kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.79kg / t Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8.89kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 used 1.75% less fuel than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.7l/100km
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
5.6l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.7l/100km ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.5l/100km
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.7l/100km Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.7l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 emitted 26.01% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
90.75mg/km/t
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67.15mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98.5mg/km/t ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 65.3mg/km/t
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83mg/km/t ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 69mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

In total the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has been reviewed 85 times and drivers have given the tire 72% overall.

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has been reviewed 40 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Given 88% 225/50 R17 V on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
My initial inspection is as following. The tires perform great. Just drove 1000km on them. A combination of 50/50 motorway and regional roads. So far the tires kept up to their promise. In the dry they perform as expected. Very stable and calm even the feel on the steering wheel is nice considering it is a winter tire. I had the chance to drive them through a rainstorm on the motorway and regional roads and they performed better than I thought they would. Again very stable and calm behaviour. But I have not driven them to the limit as it is not safe to do that on the public roads. So far I... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 189 - tire reviewed on November 14, 2019
View all Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Given 81% 225/40 R18 W on a combination of roads for 24,000 spirited miles
I bought these as the successor to Dunlop WinterSport4 which I had been very happy with before, especially with wet grip and good feel in wet/poor conditions. Living and driving around Scotland I use the WinterSport as an all-season tire. The 5's have improved in all areas and especially in dry handling which was a slight letdown with the 4's. Performance now tails off above around 12 degrees ambient, compared to around 7 degrees with the 4's. At high speed in summer the tires can get a little 'floaty', but for me this is an acceptable compromise to the excellent grip in cold wet... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 140 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2016
View all Dunlop Winter Sport 5 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, subj. snow handling, snow circle, noise, price and rolling resistance, while the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performed better in snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, ice braking, wear, value, fuel consumption and abrasion.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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.