Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ARBÖ 2023 235/55 R18 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.