TopTire Review

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    2026 test data · 38 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

    → See full Bridgestone vs Falken brand comparison

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV: 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV appear in 38 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 wet, dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 still wins on wet, 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 dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used353
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.55.9
    Latest test20242021
    Tire Lab Score9090.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    90.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 5.7
    4
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 8.0
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 4.9
    13
    Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 5.1
    2
    Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    Tests used in this comparison

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

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 8.0 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV in 3, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

    Also compare

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