Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005, the rating is the same - 87%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.