Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Uniroyal (75%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 81% of the Uniroyal WinterExpert. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Uniroyal WinterExpert first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WinterExpert 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 100% of Uniroyal WinterExpert has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WinterExpert is made in Germany.