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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 23 + 32 road tests and 8 + 113 owner reviews. How we score

Blizzak 6 is ahead, 81–67

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak 6

Winter

± 4

Tests 80 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 8 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 55 in 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire BBridgestone

Blizzak LM005

Winter

± 5

Tests 73 · 32 tests Owners 58 · 113 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 54 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 80

    Dry

    Blizzak 6 +11
    69
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 27 tests7777
    Reviews found online8455

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 84.4 = 80

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 55.4 = 69

  2. 91

    Wet

    Blizzak 6 +2
    89
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 32 tests93100
    Reviews found online8872

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 93 + 40% × 88 = 91

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71.6 = 89

  3. 80

    Snow

    Blizzak 6 +7
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 32 tests8079
    Reviews found online8064

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 79.6 = 80

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 64 = 73

  4. 83

    Comfort

    Blizzak 6 +17
    66
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests8878
    Reviews found online8059

    Blizzak 6: 40% × 87.9 + 60% × 80.2 = 83

    Blizzak LM005: 40% × 77.7 + 60% × 58.8 = 66

  5. 58

    Noise

    Blizzak LM005 +10
    68
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 25 tests5369
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 68

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    Blizzak 6 +39
    38
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 8 tests7737
    Reviews found online7841

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 77.2 + 40% × 77.6 = 77

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 36.7 + 40% × 41.2 = 38

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak 6 +25
    60
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Reviews found online8560
  8. 81

    Efficiency

    Blizzak LM005 +2
    83
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 27 tests8183
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Relative Score 81 67
Dry 80 69
Wet 91 89
Snow 80 73
Comfort 83 66
Noise 58 68
Treadwear 77 38
Handling (owners) 85 60
Efficiency 81 83

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Blizzak 6

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Blizzak LM005

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak 6Blizzak LM005ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #6/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 96% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 97% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 86% #3/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 92% #3/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #3/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #4/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 99% #4/10 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #4/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 93% #2/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 88% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #6/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 95% #5/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 84% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 70% #6/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Slalom Snow 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 90% #17/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 95% #5/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 96% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 94% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #4/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 96% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 66% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 54% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 76% #6/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test 56% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 96% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #2/6 · 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test 88% #5/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #10/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #18/20 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 63% #13/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test 36% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #5/6 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test #8/16 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak 6

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
  • Improved cornering performance compared to the Blizzak LM005 / previous generation
  • High stability and driver confidence in extreme sub-zero mountain conditions

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users over relatively short mileages
  • Perceived reduction in sidewall stiffness compared to earlier models like the LM005
All owner themes in the Blizzak 6 review

Tire B Blizzak LM005

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and braking performance on wet roads and heavy rain
  • High driving comfort with low interior noise levels when new
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics in dry and mild winter conditions

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear, with many users reporting the tire wearing out within 5,000 to 15,000 km
  • Noticeable degradation in snow and ice grip by the second or third season
  • Increased tire noise, whining, or humming vibrations as the tire ages
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM005 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available192165
Rim diameters16″ – 22″14″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″9/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi50 psi
Sizes in common136136

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 77 vs 38 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 85 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 80 vs 69 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Neither, by our numbers: 91 vs 89 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 80 vs 69 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 80 vs 73 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 68 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 83 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 77 vs 38 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Blizzak LM005?

Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 83 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology