Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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-i-cept-evo3

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 fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these fourteen tests:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 in eight of the tests
  • Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in five of the tests
  • The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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 eleven tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 1.13% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
44.15M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
43.65M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.9M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.11M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 39.11M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.9M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 46.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.7M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.49M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 42.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.1M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.3M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 43.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.04% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
56.87s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
56.89s
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 45.81s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.91s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 71.68s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.09s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 53.18s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
106.83Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
106.31Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:110.1Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 110Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:101.6Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 101Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 96.5Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:106.8Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 106.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:112.1Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 112Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:103.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:121.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 122.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:102.2Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 99.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 0.28% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
53.9 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
53.75 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.8 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during thirteen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 5.34% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
38.66M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
40.84M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 32.3M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 50.5M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.92M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 29.61M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 49.7M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.5M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 46.2M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.8M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 35.3M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 45.2M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.28M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 28.45M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.6M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31.4M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 35.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 55M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.1M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 47.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34.1M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.2M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 50.8M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 6.69% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
30.7M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
32.9M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 32.9M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 5.49% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
32.7M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
34.6M
Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.7M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34.6M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 2.81% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
63.4s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
65.23s
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 49.7s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:56.33s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 58.15s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:84.77s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 87.85s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.81% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
80.65Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
79.19Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 71.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 77.8Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 86.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 84.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 81.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 78.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 80.5Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 2.28% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
54.75 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
53.5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 98 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 2.16% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
7.41m/s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
7.25m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.41m/s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.25m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 floated at a 0.85% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
87.06Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
87.81Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87.6Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 88.6Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 79.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.8Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 97.4Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.9Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.3Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 81.8Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.89Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95.05Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100.1Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 92.6Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.2Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 94.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98.6Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 102.2Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 0.73% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
12.27m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
12.36m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:85.1m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 84.4m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.73m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.22m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.15m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.48m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.12m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.36m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.28m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.32m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.55m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.88m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.67m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.21m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.64m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.17m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.13m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 0.97% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
25.59M
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
25.84M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.28M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 16.27M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.2M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.7M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.4M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 26.6M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 24.7M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:18.26M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 17.93M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.11M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 16.11M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.9M ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.8M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.6M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 30.5M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.8M Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 31.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 3.66% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
6.56s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
6.32s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.59s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.38s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.76s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 5.65s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.34s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.94s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 1.41% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
2434.06N
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2399.68N
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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2890N
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2688N ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2800N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3810N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3740N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2850N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2800N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2780N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2765N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2151N ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2164N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:1.44N ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 1.45N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2163N Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2037N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.49% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
85.84s
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
84.56s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.56s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 87.95s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.63s ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 85.24s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.32s Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 80.48s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
55.65Km/H
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
55.66Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:61.2Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 60.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 44.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.9Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 66.9Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.5Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 47.7Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 57.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:55.5Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:54.4Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 54.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:59.7Km/H Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 59.1Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 2.59% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
50.75 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
52.1 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:92 Points ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.2 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 1.72% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
2.9ms/2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2.85ms/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 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 2.85ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.2% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.3m/sec2
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
3.34m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.72m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.73m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.44m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.41m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.96m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.97m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:0.344m/sec2 Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 0.342m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.03m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.25m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.47m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 3.53m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.12m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 4.15m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
39.25 Points
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
37.75 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Noise

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 measured 2.98% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
71.9dB
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
74.11dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.3dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.5dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2dB
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.7dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.1dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.9dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.1dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 75.1dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.8dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.6dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.7dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 74.2dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.9dB Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 73.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is predicted to cover 7.66% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
30673.67KM
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
33219KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:40180KM Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 39770KM
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:17420KM ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 25480KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34421KM Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 34407KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 22.86% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
15.57Price/1000
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
12.01Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:14.68Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 13.33Price/1000
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.41Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.29Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.61Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 15.4Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during seven price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 16.23% less than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
444.13
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
372.04
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:111.68 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 94.24
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:615 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 495
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:920 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 750
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:950 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 820
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:152.99 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 125.19
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:216.22 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 185.85
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:143 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 134

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during nine rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had a 7.63% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
8.11kg / t
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
8.78kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.35kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.59kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.566kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 10.131kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.91kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.74kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.38kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.24kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.61kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.19kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.85kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.49kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.58kg / t ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 7.84kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.09kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.79kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.72kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 9.36kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.4kg / t Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.9kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.79kg / t ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3: 8.33kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

In total the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has been reviewed 87 times and drivers have given the tire 72% overall.

The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

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 207 - tire reviewed on November 14, 2019
View all Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Given 48% 225/40 R18 V on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
Very uncomfortable tire, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 217 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2020
View all Hankook Winter i cept evo3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - worn, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, snow braking, snow traction, snow circle, noise and rolling resistance, while the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed better in dry braking, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, wear, value and price.

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.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 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.

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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.