Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 235/35 R19 test, where both the Wintrac Pro and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.