Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Cooper Discoverer Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Cooper (0%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Discoverer Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 60% of Cooper Discoverer Winter has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Discoverer Winter is made in Serbia.