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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    2026 test data · 45 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860: 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 appear in 45 tests, 3 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 noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Continental WinterContact TS 860 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 10 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 860 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Continental WinterContact TS 860
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used3510
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.55.2
    Latest test20242020
    Tire Lab Score9091

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    91
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Continental WinterContact TS 860Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 3.3
    74
    Continental WinterContact TS 860
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 4.4
    531
    Continental WinterContact TS 860
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 4.5
    452
    Continental WinterContact TS 860
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 3.0
    11
    Continental WinterContact TS 860
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.0
    32
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    Avg rank 7.7
    1
    Continental WinterContact TS 860
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 9.4
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.4 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Continental WinterContact TS 860?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 860.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 860 in 10, with 3 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 →