Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian WR D4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-001 EVO and the WR D4 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 (97%) of the Nokian WR D4 also have B wet ratings.