Tests 73 · 32 tests Owners 58 · 117 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 54 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Nokian Snowproof 2 — 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 + 4 road tests and 117 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Snowproof 2 is ahead, 76–66
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Tests 74 · 4 tests Owners 81 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Die Reifentester 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.
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68
Dry
Snowproof 2 +1078Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 3 tests 77 76 Reviews found online 55 81 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 98% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55 = 68
Snowproof 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 81.2 = 78
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88
Wet
Blizzak LM005 +385Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 4 tests 100 84 Reviews found online 71 86 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 89% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 95% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 87% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 89% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 70.9 = 88
Snowproof 2: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 85.8 = 85
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73
Snow
Snowproof 2 +275Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 4 tests 79 72 Reviews found online 64 79 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 88% 92% Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 95% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.1 = 73
Snowproof 2: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 78.6 = 75
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66
Comfort
Snowproof 2 +1076Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 77 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 58 79 Blizzak LM005: 40% × 77.1 + 60% × 58.4 = 66
Snowproof 2: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.1 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Snowproof 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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68
Noise
Blizzak LM005 +1058Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests 69 53 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 97% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 68
Snowproof 2: 60% × 53 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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38
Treadwear
Snowproof 2 +3573Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests 37 69 Reviews found online 41 80 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 54% 72% Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 56% 77% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 36.5 + 40% × 41.1 = 38
Snowproof 2: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 80 = 73
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59
Handling (owners)
Snowproof 2 +1372Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Reviews found online 59 72 -
83
Efficiency
Blizzak LM005 +479Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 2 tests 83 79 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 98%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 76 |
| Dry | 68 | 78 |
| Wet | 88 | 85 |
| Snow | 73 | 75 |
| Comfort | 66 | 76 |
| Noise | 68 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 38 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 83 | 79 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Blizzak LM005
76
/ 100
Snowproof 2
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 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 1 times and Nokian Snowproof 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM005 | Snowproof 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 98% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 91% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 89% | +11.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% | 95% | +3.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% | 87% | +13.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 100% | 89% | +11.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% #2/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% | 92% | −3.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% | 97% | −3.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 92% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% | 95% | +0.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Noise | Noise | 96% | 97% | −0.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 54% | 72% | −18.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 56% | 77% | −20.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% | 98% | −1.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 36% | 58% | −22.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/16 | #9/16 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
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
Tire B Snowproof 2
Pros
- Extremely low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Excellent grip and handling in wet and snowy conditions
- Stable and comfortable performance on the highway
Cons
- Slight tire flex noticeable during fast turns on dry roads
- Some users note it is tailored more toward milder Central European winters than extreme Nordic ice conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | B · Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 165 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
76
/ 100
Nokian Snowproof 2
Winner: Nokian Snowproof 2 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if noise, efficiency and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nokian Snowproof 2 scores 73 vs 38 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nokian Snowproof 2 scores 72 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 68 vs 58 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nokian Snowproof 2 scores 78 vs 68 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire B · Nokian Snowproof 2
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Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 88 vs 85 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Nokian Snowproof 2, 78 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 68 vs 58 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Nokian Snowproof 2, 76 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Nokian Snowproof 2, 73 vs 38 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM005 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 83 vs 79 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