Comparison: Laufenn I FIT Plus vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (93%) than Laufenn (36%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 64% of the Laufenn I FIT Plus. The first tyre test of Laufenn I FIT Plus 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 225/45 R18 test, where both the I FIT Plus and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Laufenn I FIT Plus /64%	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /88%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Laufenn I FIT Plus

/64%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/88%

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Dimensions

R14 - R22

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 0

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 6x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 10.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 20.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 14.5

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 2023

Best rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus Conditionally recommended

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

88%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

58%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 51%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 89%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

85%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

80%

Snow cornering

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 84%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 76%

Snow braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 78%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 74%

Snow handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 94%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

72%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

66%

Mileage

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 64%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 60%

Price/value

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 61%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 66%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

74%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

73%

Exterior noise

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 80%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 77%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

77%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

71%

Dry braking

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 75%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 70%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 67%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2+	2-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Laufenn I FIT Plus	35,1	30,6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Conditionally recommended	3+	2+	1-	2	3+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2	1	2	2+
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