Tests 69 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO 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 3 + 32 road tests and 3 + 113 owner reviews. How we score
Blizzak LM001 EVO leads, 69–67 Narrow edge
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Tests 73 · 32 tests Owners 59 · 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.
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67
Dry
Blizzak LM005 +269Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 27 tests 66 77 Reviews found online 68 56 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 65.8 + 40% × 68.1 = 67
Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55.8 = 69
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80
Wet
Blizzak LM005 +989Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 32 tests 82 100 Reviews found online 75 72 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 75.3 = 80
Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71.9 = 89
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57
Snow
Blizzak LM005 +1673Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 32 tests 53 79 Reviews found online 63 65 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 63.3 = 57
Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 73
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69
Comfort
Blizzak LM001 EVO +267Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 69 59 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 68.7 = 69
Blizzak LM005: 40% × 78.2 + 60% × 59 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001 EVO. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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77
Noise
Blizzak LM001 EVO +968Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 25 tests 84 69 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77
Blizzak LM005: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM001 EVO 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.
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69
Treadwear
Blizzak LM001 EVO +3237Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests 72 34 Reviews found online 65 41 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 65.1 = 69
Blizzak LM005: 60% × 34 + 40% × 40.9 = 37
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70
Handling (owners)
Blizzak LM001 EVO +961Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Reviews found online 70 61 -
73
Efficiency
Blizzak LM005 +982Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 27 tests 73 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
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| Relative Score | 69 | 67 |
| Dry | 67 | 69 |
| Wet | 80 | 89 |
| Snow | 57 | 73 |
| Comfort | 69 | 67 |
| Noise | 77 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 37 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 82 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak LM001 EVO
67
/ 100
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.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM001 EVO | Blizzak LM005 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 84% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 60% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 56% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 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) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 85% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 85% #6/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #18/20 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 76% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 36% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/51 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | #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 LM001 EVO
Pros
- Superb wet braking and performance in cold, wet conditions
- Sharp and responsive steering feel
- Very quiet operation when new
Cons
- Fast tread wear, particularly in dry and warmer conditions
- Below average snow performance and limited resistance to aquaplaning
- Increased tire noise inside the cabin as the tire ages
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 165 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO — better treadwear, noise and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if snow, wet and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 69 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 73 vs 57 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 77 vs 68 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 70 vs 61 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 89 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 69 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 73 vs 57 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 77 vs 68 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 69 vs 37 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Blizzak LM005?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 82 vs 73 on our efficiency score.
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