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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP: 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP 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, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Tristar Snowpower UHP performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP still wins on dry, 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 snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Tristar Snowpower UHP if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Tristar Snowpower UHP
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used351
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.56.8
    Latest test20242021
    Tire Lab Score9082.6

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    82.6
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Tristar Snowpower UHPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 2.0
    11
    Tristar Snowpower UHP
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 10.0
    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
    Tristar Snowpower UHP
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.0
    Tristar Snowpower UHP

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.5 for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 10.0 for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP

    The Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 →