Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 and Kumho WinterCraft WP52+, the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.