Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Petlas Snowmaster W651 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Petlas (32%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 33% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Petlas Snowmaster W651 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Snowmaster W651 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.