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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S: 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 S appear in 36 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 LM005 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Continental WinterContact TS 860 S 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 860 S if

    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Continental WinterContact TS 860 S
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used351
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.55.8
    Latest test20242019
    Tire Lab Score9088.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    88.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Continental WinterContact TS 860 SWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 5.0
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Continental WinterContact TS 860 S
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 7.0
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.0
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 11.0
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 S wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S.

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

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

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 S

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S.

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental WinterContact TS 860 S 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 S.

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 860 S in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →