Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Imperial SnowDragon UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.