Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Ceat WinterDrive Sport appear in 36 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 LM005 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Ceat WinterDrive Sport performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Ceat WinterDrive Sport still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 35 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 87.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Ceat WinterDrive Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.6 432012 | Avg rank 8.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.1 7104 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 81611 | Avg rank 8.3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21014 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 11 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 8.0 for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.3 for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Ceat WinterDrive Sport
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Ceat WinterDrive Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Ceat WinterDrive Sport ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shows better mileage performance than the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Ceat WinterDrive Sport in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
