Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.