Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.