Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 13 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 4.7 311 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 12.7 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 9.2 112 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.7 2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.1 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appears in 2 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →