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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 — 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 32 + 14 road tests and 113 + 35 owner reviews. How we score

Eurowinter HS01 is ahead, 75–67

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM005

Winter

± 5

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)

Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire BFalken

Eurowinter HS01

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 82 · 35 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 12 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 12 and Eurowinter HS01 won 0 (average 100% vs 91% of the best).
  • In 12 tests that measured snow braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 9 and Eurowinter HS01 won 3 (average 98% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured dry braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 4 and Eurowinter HS01 won 4 (average 96% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak LM005 won 2 and Eurowinter HS01 won 6 (average 96% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured snow traction for both, Blizzak LM005 won 8 and Eurowinter HS01 won 0 (average 97% vs 91% of the best).
  1. 69

    Dry

    Eurowinter HS01 +8
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 10 tests7774
    Reviews found online5682
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 4–496%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–0100%98%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%80%

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55.8 = 69

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 82.4 = 77

  2. 89

    Wet

    Blizzak LM005 +3
    86
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 14 tests10085
    Reviews found online7287
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–696%98%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%30%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 12–0100%91%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–1100%97%

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71.9 = 89

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 87.1 = 86

  3. 73

    Snow

    Blizzak LM005 +5
    68
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 14 tests7961
    Reviews found online6579
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 9–398%94%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–297%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–097%91%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%40%

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 73

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 78.8 = 68

  4. 67

    Comfort

    Eurowinter HS01 +8
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7869
    Reviews found online5978
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%60%

    Blizzak LM005: 40% × 78.2 + 60% × 59 = 67

    Eurowinter HS01: 40% × 68.7 + 60% × 78.4 = 75

  5. 68

    Noise

    Blizzak LM005 +13
    55
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 9 tests6941
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)77
    Noise (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–398%97%

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 68

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 40.7 + 40% × 76.9 = 55

    No owner ratings of noise for 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. 37

    Treadwear

    Eurowinter HS01 +39
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 3 tests3471
    Reviews found online4182
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–272%84%

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 34 + 40% × 40.9 = 37

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 82.2 = 76

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    Eurowinter HS01 +16
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Reviews found online6177
  8. 82

    Efficiency

    Blizzak LM005 +70
    12
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 10 tests8212
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–093%77%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Falken Eurowinter HS01
Relative Score 67 75
Dry 69 77
Wet 89 86
Snow 73 68
Comfort 67 75
Noise 68 55
Treadwear 37 76
Handling (owners) 61 77
Efficiency 82 12

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Blizzak LM005

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Eurowinter HS01

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.

In the overall rankings of 22 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 22 times and Falken Eurowinter HS01 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM005Eurowinter HS01ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 96% −0.5 4–4 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Dry Handling Dry 100% 98% +1.1 6–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 90% 80% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% 98% −1.7 2–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Braking Wet 100% 91% +8.5 12–0 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Circle Wet 99% 96% +2.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19
Wet Handling Wet 100% 97% +2.5 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 90% 30% +60.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Braking Snow 98% 94% +3.9 9–3 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Snow Handling Snow 97% 96% +1.5 4–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 100% 40% +60.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Traction Snow 97% 91% +6.2 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% 60% +30.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Noise Noise 98% 97% +0.5 4–3 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wear Treadwear 72% 84% −11.7 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% 77% +16.4 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 65% 79% −13.9 0–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #15/20 #20/20 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Value Cost 59% 74% −14.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #4/10 #9/10 – 22–0 in 22 shared tests Newest: 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 · 245/40R18

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B Eurowinter HS01

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strong traction and handling in deep snow and ice
  • High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
  • Inconsistent braking confidence on wet or slick asphalt for a small subset of drivers
  • Increased road noise at higher speeds or when over-inflated
All owner themes in the Eurowinter HS01 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 B · Falken Eurowinter HS01
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available16599
Rim diameters14″ – 22″13″ – 21″
Tread depth9/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi50 psi
Sizes in common7272

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Falken Eurowinter HS01

Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if efficiency, noise and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 82 vs 12 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 37 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 77 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 68 vs 55 on noise.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 89 vs 86 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 77 vs 69 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 73 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 68 vs 55 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 75 vs 67 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 76 vs 37 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM005 or Eurowinter HS01?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 82 vs 12 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