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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-2 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
3
49
Best position
#11
#1
Average position
23.0
3.2
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
11
244

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Dry braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Dry handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
45%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Wet braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
36%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
45%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
36%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow traction
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Comfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Exterior noise
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Rolling resistance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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