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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winter Activa SV-2 were tested. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Number of tests
49
3
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
3.2
23.0
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
244
11

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
92%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
94%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
90%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
63%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
63%
Snow
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
75%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
71%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
70%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%
Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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