Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Bridgestone (90%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2018 245/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-001 and the UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Blizzak LM-001 is made - Poland.