Tests 72 · 32 tests Owners 64 · 113 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SNOWCONTROL Serie II leads, 70–69 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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70
Dry
Blizzak LM005 +169Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 61 69 -
90
Wet
Blizzak LM005 +1872Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 100 – Reviews found online 75 72 -
74
Snow
Blizzak LM005 +272Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 79 – Reviews found online 67 73 -
72
Comfort
Blizzak LM005 +567Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 64 65 -
68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – -
41
Treadwear
SNOWCONTROL Serie II +2768Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 34 – Reviews found online 53 70 -
65
Handling
SNOWCONTROL Serie II +873Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 SNOWCONTROL Serie II Reviews found online 65 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 70 |
| Dry | 70 | 69 |
| Wet | 90 | 72 |
| Snow | 74 | 72 |
| Comfort | 72 | 67 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 41 | 68 |
| Handling | 65 | 73 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak LM005
70
/ 100
SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM005 | SNOWCONTROL Serie II | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/10 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 | 20% #5/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +80.0 | 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 SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Pros
- Fantastic grip and control in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Exceptional longevity and slow, even tread wear over multiple seasons
- Short and predictable braking distances on slippery surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable road noise during regular driving
- Some users feel they are relatively expensive for what they offer
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 165 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
70
/ 100
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is stronger on wet and comfort. Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II scores 68 vs 41 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 90 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II scores 73 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 72 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire B · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.