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
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:
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.
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.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.61s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 46.01s |
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.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 7 Points |
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.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36.4M | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 39.4M |
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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.09s | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 50.72s |
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.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5 Points |
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.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.59s | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 5.39s |
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.
Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.56s | ✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 89.18s |
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.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:10 Points | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 8 Points |
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.
Best In Snow Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.9ms/2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 2.88ms/2 |
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.
Best In Snow Slalom: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
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 |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
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.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
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 |
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.
Best In Abrasion: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
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 |
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 87 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.
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
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.