Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the ContiWinterContact TS 850P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.