Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Toyo Observe S944

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (46%) than Toyo (42%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 92% compared to 68% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Observe S944 is made in Japan.

#	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /92%	Toyo Observe S944 /68%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/92%

Toyo Observe S944

/68%

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1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Toyo Observe S944 50

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 47x

2. Toyo Observe S944 11x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Toyo Observe S944 6.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Toyo Observe S944 36.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.21

2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2023

2. Toyo Observe S944 2023

Best rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
80%

Toyo
Observe S944
63%

Snow braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Toyo Observe S944 72%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 81%

2. Toyo Observe S944 73%

Snow handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

2. Toyo Observe S944 62%

Snow cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

2. Toyo Observe S944 62%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
93%

Toyo
Observe S944
63%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 98%

2. Toyo Observe S944 60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

2. Toyo Observe S944 65%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Toyo Observe S944 54%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

2. Toyo Observe S944 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Toyo Observe S944 56%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
87%

Toyo
Observe S944
79%

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 78%

2. Toyo Observe S944 73%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Toyo Observe S944 81%

Dry steering response

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

2. Toyo Observe S944 83%

Dry lane changing

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Toyo Observe S944 80%

Dry driving behavior

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944
78%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
74%

Exterior noise

1. Toyo Observe S944 75%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 72%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Toyo Observe S944 76%

Interior noise

1. Toyo Observe S944 76%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Toyo Observe S944 ? dB

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944
80%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
80%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%

2. Toyo Observe S944 73%

Mileage

1. Toyo Observe S944 80%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 60%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Toyo Observe S944 ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944
87%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
80%

Ice braking

1. Toyo Observe S944 88%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Toyo Observe S944 86%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,8	26,3
Toyo Observe S944	37,7	26,8
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	2,0	1,8	2,7	2,4	2,1	3,4	2,5
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	2,1	2,8	2,0	2,8	3,0	2,0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,6	1,9	2,8	2,4	3,3	3,0
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	2,5	2,9	2,1	3,4	3,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,1	28,1
Toyo Observe S944	38,2
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,7	9,6	8,6	8,2	8	7
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,9	6,9	8,1	5,5	7	9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	1-
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Good	2	2+	2-
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	9,5	8,5	9,2	10	8
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1,3	2,1	2,1	2,4	2,9	2,5	2,0
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	2,5	2,3	2,3	2,1	2,5	2,5	1,9
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