Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A (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%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 and Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A, the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.