сравнение: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ срещу. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

On dry roads, the picture is surprisingly nuanced. The Blizzak LM-005 carries a higher overall dry score (82.4 vs 78.2), yet its most consistent weakness across every major test is extended dry braking distances — a point flagged repeatedly by testers. The UltraGrip Performance+ holds a better dry braking score (83.6 vs 81.2) and delivers a more confidence-inspiring feel under hard deceleration on dry asphalt. The Bridgestone counters with excellent dry handling dynamics — objective lateral grip scores near the top of the field — and its steering precision has been praised as sporty and direct. Both are capable daily drivers in dry winter conditions, but if your commute involves regular emergency stops on cold, dry roads, the Goodyear's braking composure gives a meaningful edge.

This is where the Blizzak LM-005 makes its definitive statement. Averaging 30.8 metres of wet braking distance across three measured braking tests, versus 33.5 metres for the UltraGrip Performance+, the Bridgestone's wet braking score of 94.6 is exceptional — among the highest in the winter segment. It earned the maximum points in at least one major 80–0 km/h wet braking test, and its wet handling has consistently ranked at or near the top of competitive group tests. Aquaplaning resistance is essentially equal between the two (85.0 vs 84.9), so the Bridgestone's advantage comes primarily from outright wet braking and wet handling composure rather than flood-resistance alone. The Goodyear is no slouch — real owners on BMWs with high-power rear-wheel-drive setups report noticeably better puddle management than their summer tyres — but when wet grip is the priority, the Blizzak LM-005 holds a clear class advantage.

On snow, the roles reverse sharply. The UltraGrip Performance+ scores 90.6 for snow performance against the Blizzak's 77.6 — a gap that translates into real-world rankings. In the 2023 ADAC test in 225/45 R17, Goodyear finished third out of 16 while the Blizzak placed fifteenth. Snow acceleration, snow handling, and snow traction scores all favour the Goodyear significantly, and real owners confirm the pattern — one driver testing in mud and snow conditions called performance there excellent while noting ice as the genuine weak point. Snow braking distances are almost identical across three tests (Goodyear 24.9m vs Bridgestone 25.1m), but the Blizzak gives away ground in snow cornering and traction, tending toward understeer and reduced side grip in these conditions. For drivers in regions where snowfall is regular and significant, the UltraGrip Performance+ is the more capable tool.

The Goodyear is the more comfortable and quieter tyre by a measurable margin — comfort score 83.9 vs 80.6, noise score 87.7 vs 82.9. Owners on runflat versions have noted they are surprisingly comfortable for the format, and multiple reviews highlight how it manages to feel almost sporty without the usual winter tyre softness penalty. Where the Bridgestone punches back is rolling resistance — 86.6 vs 79.9 — suggesting better fuel economy in everyday use. The biggest practical differentiator, however, is mileage: the UltraGrip Performance+ scores 78.3 versus only 63.5 for the Blizzak LM-005. Testers have flagged the Bridgestone's above-average wear rate and heavier weight as genuine downsides, and it's worth factoring into the total cost of ownership over multiple seasons.