Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Bridgestone (72%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-001 EVO and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (57%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 860 also have B wet ratings.