Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 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 Observe S944 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.