Comparison: Petlas Snowmaster W651 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Petlas (32%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 33% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Petlas Snowmaster W651 was done in 2016, 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 Snowmaster W651 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.