Tyre comparison
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
The Blizzak LM005 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Blizzak LM005 for wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Blizzak LM005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | 76 (higher) | 57 |
| Cold, wet winters | 74 (higher) | 55 |
| Daily, mild climate | 73 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other winter tyres.
Blizzak LM005
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 18 tests: wet brake avg 38.44 m vs TS870P 40.58 m; snow brake 23.96 m.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Winter Sottozero 3
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Older gen; no current test read; Pirelli's own winter line has since moved on.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Blizzak LM005 or the Winter Sottozero 3?
The Blizzak LM005 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Blizzak LM005 for wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.