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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 65% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.