Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak LM005 leads, 68–67 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 32 tests Owners 64 · 113 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre 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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72
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +270Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) 83 76 Reviews found online 54 61 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 96% -
67
Wet
Blizzak LM005 +2390Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 100 Reviews found online 69 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 100% Wet Circle (% of best) 81% 100% -
73
Snow
Blizzak LM005 +174Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 78 Reviews found online 78 67 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 85% 97% -
64
Comfort
Blizzak LM005 +872Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) 68 78 Reviews found online 59 64 -
64
Noise
Blizzak LM005 +468Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 70 Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
Blizzak WS90 +2141Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Professional tests (TWG score) – 34 Reviews found online 60 53 -
63
Handling
Blizzak LM005 +265Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Blizzak LM005 Reviews found online 63 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 68 |
| Dry | 72 | 70 |
| Wet | 67 | 90 |
| Snow | 73 | 74 |
| Comfort | 64 | 72 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 41 |
| Handling | 63 | 65 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
68
/ 100
Blizzak LM005
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 WS90 | Blizzak LM005 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 88% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +11.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #11/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | −27.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −11.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 88% #4/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +6.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −35.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −20.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −18.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
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 WS90 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 165 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 9/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on treadwear. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is stronger on wet, comfort and noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 90 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 62 vs 41 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 72 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 68 vs 64 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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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.