Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Observe S944 is made in Japan.