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)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter — 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 + 1 road tests and 113 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Blizzak LM005 and P Zero Winter are level at 70.
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Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 72 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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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69
Dry
Blizzak LM005 +267Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 1 tests 77 68 Reviews found online 56 65 Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55.8 = 69
P Zero Winter: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 65.2 = 67
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89
Wet
Blizzak LM005 +1574Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 1 tests 100 75 Reviews found online 72 74 Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71.9 = 89
P Zero Winter: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 74.3 = 74
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73
Snow
Blizzak LM005 +469Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 1 tests 79 65 Reviews found online 65 74 Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 73
P Zero Winter: 60% × 64.7 + 40% × 74.2 = 69
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67
Comfort
P Zero Winter +471Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 78 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 59 71 Blizzak LM005: 40% × 78.2 + 60% × 59 = 67
P Zero Winter: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.2 = 71
No road tests of comfort for P Zero Winter. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Noise
P Zero Winter +169Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 1 tests 69 70 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Blizzak LM005: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 68
P Zero Winter: 60% × 70 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter. 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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37
Treadwear
P Zero Winter +3471Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests 34 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 41 75 Blizzak LM005: 60% × 34 + 40% × 40.9 = 37
P Zero Winter: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 74.6 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for P Zero Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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61
Handling (owners)
P Zero Winter +667Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Reviews found online 61 67 -
82
Efficiency
Blizzak LM005 +1666Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 1 tests 82 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
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| Relative Score | 70 | 70 |
| Dry | 69 | 67 |
| Wet | 89 | 74 |
| Snow | 73 | 69 |
| Comfort | 67 | 71 |
| Noise | 68 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 37 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 61 | 67 |
| Efficiency | 82 | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Blizzak LM005
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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 LM005 | P Zero Winter | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 98% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 84% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 91% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #5/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 90% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/16 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | #9/12 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
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 P Zero Winter
Pros
- Excellent snow and ice traction with confident handling in deep snow
- Superior ride comfort and noise control compared to other winter and run-flat options
- Strong dry and lateral grip for spirited driving on sports cars and sedans
Cons
- Unpredictable or lower grip limits in dry and damp conditions for some sports car drivers
- Abysmal wet braking performance reported by select high-performance vehicle users
- Handling and overall performance can be disappointing when mismatched with heavy SUVs or high-torque applications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | B · Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 165 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 33 | 33 |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
70
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Winter
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Pirelli P Zero Winter are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is stronger on efficiency, wet and snow. Pirelli P Zero Winter is stronger on treadwear, handling and comfort. Pirelli P Zero Winter rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 71 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 82 vs 66 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 89 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 67 vs 61 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Winter
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Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 89 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 67 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 73 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Pirelli P Zero Winter, 71 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Pirelli P Zero Winter, 71 vs 37 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM005 or P Zero Winter?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 82 vs 66 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