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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    2026 test data · 42 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10: 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appear in 42 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, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 still wins on ice, 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 dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
    SegmentPerformance WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used357
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.56.1
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score9089.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    89.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 5.6
    312
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 5.5
    3
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 6.9
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 5.4
    221
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.7
    3
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 in 7.

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