Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP71 (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WinterCraft WP71 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 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.