Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (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 RS2 W452 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 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 100% of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made in Korea.