Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/60 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.