Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Hankook (84%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 89% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320 has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.