Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 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%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 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 Kumho WinterCraft WP71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.