Comparison: Kormoran SNOW vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Kormoran) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Kormoran is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kormoran (25%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 11% of the Kormoran SNOW. The first tyre test of Kormoran SNOW was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the SNOW 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 Kormoran SNOW has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.