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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 65% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WinterCraft WP52 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 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.