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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    2026 test data · 47 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appear in 47 tests, 11 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, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 noise / comfort

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used3512
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.56.8
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score9092.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    92.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Goodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 7.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.7
    41
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    Avg rank 7.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 9.6
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in 12, with 11 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 →