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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    2026 test data · 43 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2: 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 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 appear in 43 tests, 5 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 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 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage 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 snow

    Choose Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used358
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.510.8
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score9091.7

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    91.7
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Nexen WinGuard Sport 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 12.4
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 7.8
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 11.1
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 7.9
    23
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 2.6
    211
    Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 12.4 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.8 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 11.1 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.9 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

    The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Nexen WinGuard Sport 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 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 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 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, Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 in 8, with 5 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 →