Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (93%) than Barum (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

#	Barum Polaris 5 /63%	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /88%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Barum Polaris 5

/63%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/88%

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Model

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Dimensions

R13 - R19

R14 - R22

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Barum Polaris 5 76

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Barum Polaris 5 13x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Barum Polaris 5 9.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Barum Polaris 5 26.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

2. Barum Polaris 5 2023

Best rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

2. Barum Polaris 5 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

89%

Barum
Polaris 5

63%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Barum Polaris 5 61%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 89%

2. Barum Polaris 5 63%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Barum Polaris 5 55%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Barum Polaris 5 67%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

2. Barum Polaris 5 67%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Barum Polaris 5 C

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

80%

Barum
Polaris 5

62%

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

2. Barum Polaris 5 68%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Barum Polaris 5 76%

Dry driving behavior

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

2. Barum Polaris 5 51%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

81%

Barum
Polaris 5

76%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

2. Barum Polaris 5 75%

Snow braking

1. Barum Polaris 5 81%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

Snow handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 78%

2. Barum Polaris 5 76%

Snow cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

2. Barum Polaris 5 71%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

72%

Barum
Polaris 5

70%

Exterior noise

1. Barum Polaris 5 76%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

2. Barum Polaris 5 61%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Barum Polaris 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

79%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

66%

Mileage

1. Barum Polaris 5 73%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 60%

Price/value

1. Barum Polaris 5 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 61%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

2. Barum Polaris 5 75%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

2. Barum Polaris 5 E

Ice

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

82%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

78%

Ice braking

1. Barum Polaris 5 77%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.3	3.4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	3.1	2.1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	2+	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
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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
Barum Polaris 5	35,6	31,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
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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
Barum Polaris 5	37,5	26,9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,8	26,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

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

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3+	2+	1-	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2	1	2	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	3,0	2,0	2,0	2,8	3,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,7	2,5	2,8	2,3	3,3	3,0
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