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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    2026 test data · 67 independent tests · 27 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 67 tests, 27 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, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice 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?

    Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used3532
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.56.7
    Latest test20242024
    Tire Lab Score9090.6

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    90.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Vredestein Wintrac ProWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 6.1
    7912
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 5.4
    357
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 6.6
    5106
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.4
    424
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    Avg rank 11.4
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 3.7
    545
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 27 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 27 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 →