Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Semperit (75%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Speed-Grip 3 SUV 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 Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.