Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 WinterContact-TS-870-P

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 eighteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these eighteen tests:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in eight of the tests
  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in ten of the tests

While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 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 sixteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.89% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
44.03M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
43.2M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.11M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 39.25M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.6M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 44.2M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 46.1M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.3M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.7M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 41.64M
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.46M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.02M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 44.2M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.7M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 42.6M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.7M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 42.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.1M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 44.6M
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.7M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 41.8M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.1M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 44.4M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.8M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.2M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.3M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 43.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.59% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
62.21s
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
61.84s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.61s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 45.51s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.91s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71.4s
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.63s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 66.28s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.09s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 53.01s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.8s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 73s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.13% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
109.71Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
109.85Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:119.4Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 120.5Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 96.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:123.5Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 123.2Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:106.8Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 105.4Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:117.5Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 117.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:112.1Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 112.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:103.4Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 102.2Km/H
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.8Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 94.3Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:121.4Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 123.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:102.2Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 102.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 0.15% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
67.6 Points
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
67.5 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 98 Points
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:95 Points Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.8 Points Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 9.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eighteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eighteen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 5.27% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
38.44M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
40.58M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.92M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 29.41M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:33.1M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 35.4M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.5M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 46.9M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.8M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 34.6M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:51.2M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 54M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 46.4M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.28M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 27.94M
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:33.03M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 33.06M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.6M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 35.7M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.6M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 30.5M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:35.2M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 38.2M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31.4M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 34.9M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.1M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 54.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.1M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 47.4M
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 44.5M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.3M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 34.2M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 51.2M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.2M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 51.5M

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 1.6% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
30.7M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
31.2M
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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 31.2M

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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
36.4M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 39.4M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.83% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
70.11s
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70.7s
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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 49.94s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:56.33s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 58.09s
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.85s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 73.45s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:84.77s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 85.01s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.5s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 87s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.4% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
80.77Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79.64Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.9Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 73.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.5Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 77.2Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.7Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 72.1Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.7Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 85.7Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.2Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 77.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 85.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.7Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 81.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.5Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 83.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.7Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 80.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 0.74% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
67.17 Points
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
66.67 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 95 Points
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:92 Points ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 10 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 1.63% higher lateral wet grip than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
7.36m/s
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.24m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.31m/s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.18m/s
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.41m/s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.3m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during twelve straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 floated at a 1.96% higher speed than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
84.64Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82.98Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.4Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 80.8Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.2Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 73Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.4Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 78.9Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.3Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 79.7Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.89Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 93.3Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:88.7Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 84.9Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:77.5Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 76Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100.1Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 94.9Km/H
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.4Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 84.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.2Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 91.4Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98.6Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 97.2Km/H
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.6Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 84.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:77.1Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 78.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 88.8Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 1.97% higher speed than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
9.12m/sec2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
8.94m/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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 83.9m/sec2
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.75m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.76m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.15m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.36m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.78m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.75m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.12m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.34m/sec2
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.08m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.73m/sec2
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.87m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.82m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.28m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.37m/sec2
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.8m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.5m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.55m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.42m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.67m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.86m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.71m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.2m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.64m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.77m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.17m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.36m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from eighteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 0.13% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
23.96M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
23.99M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.28M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 16.24M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 25.7M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.4M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 25.6M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 25.5M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 25.5M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 24.9M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:18.26M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 18.59M
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.24M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 16.21M
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.8M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 31.2M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.11M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 16.21M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.6M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 9.9M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 30.5M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.9M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 30.5M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.8M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 29.7M
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:23.3M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 22.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.6M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 29.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:21.9M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 22M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.8M Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 31.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 accelerated 0.17% faster than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.81s
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.82s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.59s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 5.48s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.76s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 5.91s
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.56s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.68s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.34s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.2s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 0.53% better snow traction than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
1899.72N
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
1909.84N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.54N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.59N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3810N Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3750N
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2556N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2583N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2850N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2857N
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.24N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.28N
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:261.4N Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 245.7N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2780N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2830N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2151N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2153N
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3031N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3188N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:1.44N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 1.45N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3186N Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3159N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2163N Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2144N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.03% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
83.78s
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82.92s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.56s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 88.22s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.63s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 87.61s
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:94.9s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 90.85s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.32s ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 80s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.5s Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 67.9s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.19% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
54.69Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
55.35Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:51.5Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 52.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.9Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 66.7Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.2Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 54.2Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.5Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 48Km/H
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.8Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 46.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 59.3Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:55.5Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 55.6Km/H
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.4Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 55.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:54.4Km/H Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 54.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:59.7Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 60.8Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 0.15% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
65.5 Points
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65.6 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:92 Points Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 92 Points
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:95 Points Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 9.8 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 provided 2.81% more lateral grip than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.81ms/2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.92ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.95ms/2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.3ms/2
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.59ms/2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.57ms/2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.9ms/2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 2.89ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 4.17% faster through a slalom than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.45m/sec2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3.6m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.44m/sec2 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.44m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.69m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.78m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.96m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.09m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:0.344m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 0.348m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.03m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.27m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.47m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 3.66m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.55m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.82m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.12m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 4.4m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 3.33% shorter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
21M
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
20.3M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:21M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 20.3M

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
53.94 Points
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
53.63 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Subj. Noise

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
95 Points
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
95 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise:

2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:95 Points Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 95 Points

Noise

Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eleven noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 0.64% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
71.91dB
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71.45dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.5dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 69.8dB
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.7dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.6dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.1dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.1dB
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.8dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.5dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 73.5dB
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.8dB Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71.1dB
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.2dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71.8dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.1dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 72dB
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.8dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.9dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 72dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 69.9dB
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.8dB Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 74.1dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.7dB Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71.8dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.2dB Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 72.8dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.9dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 70.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is predicted to cover 12.43% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
29512.5KM
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
33701KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31409KM Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 30590KM
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:17420KM ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 26000KM
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34800KM ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 41700KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34421KM ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 36514KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two value tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P proved to have a 1.62% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
17.25Price/1000
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
16.97Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.74Price/1000 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 23.7Price/1000
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.41Price/1000 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.58Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.61Price/1000 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 18.62Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten price tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost 10.72% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
454.93
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
509.56
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:111.68 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 111.48
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:257 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 270
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:920 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 1060
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:620 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 725
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:950 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 1075
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:152.99 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 171.59
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:138.29 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 162.29
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:216.22 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 223.8
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:745 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 865
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:143 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 156
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:750 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 785

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during twelve rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 4.41% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
7.94kg / t
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
7.59kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.566kg / t Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.758kg / t
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.9kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.6kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.38kg / t Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.5kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.32kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.3kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.61kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.31kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.85kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.39kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test
235/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.248kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 6.493kg / t
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test
255/45 R20		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.1kg / t Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.2kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.58kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.97kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.09kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.94kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.72kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.29kg / t
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/60 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:6.98kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 6.37kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.4kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.3kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.6kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 7.26kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.79kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 8.19kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.7l/100km
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
5.7l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption:

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.7l/100km Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 5.7l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emitted 14.46% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
83mg/km/t
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83mg/km/t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 71mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

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

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

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 196 - tire reviewed on November 14, 2019
View all Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Given 84% 205/60 R16 on mostly motorways for 110 average miles
This is a quick review to help out some folk to buy these tires. My plan before was to buy 860S however the new model intrigued me but I'd say that 860S may in fact be better in terms of subjective feel. Dry grip wasn't half bad, definitely could launch the car hard in the dry however at around 8C or more after prolonged driving session it does start to drop off so I assume it may perform even better in fairly cold weather. Braking in the dry could be better as my previous TS860 tires did better in dry braking. Handling had bit understeer in the dry but nothing that made the drive boring.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 115 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 P driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction and price, while the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. noise and fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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.