Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Nokian WR SUV 4 (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Nokian WR SUV 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WR SUV 4 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 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WR SUV 4 is made in Russian Federation.