Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 38 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Snowproof 2 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
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 35 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.6 432012 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.1 7104 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 81611 | Avg rank 9.2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 12.0 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21014 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 11 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 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 Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 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, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →