Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 13 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 LM80 EVO performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 11.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 12.1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO or Semperit Speed Grip 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO appears in 1 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →