Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Nokian Snowproof 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Nokian Snowproof 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ARBÖ 2023 235/55 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Snowproof 2 were tested. 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.