Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 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 Superia Bluewin SUV 2 appear in 36 tests, 1 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Superia Bluewin SUV 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
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 Superia Bluewin SUV 2 still wins on noise / comfort, 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Superia Bluewin SUV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 35 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 7.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Superia Bluewin SUV 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Superia Bluewin SUV 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.6 432012 | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.1 7104 | Avg rank 7.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 81611 | Avg rank 8.3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21014 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Superia Bluewin SUV 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 11 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Superia Bluewin SUV 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.8 for the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.0 for the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.3 for the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Superia Bluewin SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Superia Bluewin SUV 2
The Superia Bluewin SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Superia Bluewin SUV 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Superia Bluewin SUV 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Superia Bluewin SUV 2 ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shows better mileage performance than the Superia Bluewin SUV 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Superia Bluewin SUV 2 in 1, with 1 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 →
