Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 86% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Scorpion Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (99%) of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.