Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Leao Winter Defender UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Leao Winter Defender UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winter Defender UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.