Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 appear in 37 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry 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?
- You prioritise wet
Choose Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 35 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 95.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.6 432012 | Avg rank 4.0 42 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.1 7104 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 81611 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21014 | Avg rank 4.2 22 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 11 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Pirelli P Zero Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 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, Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →