This review is first impressions comparing a summer performance tire to a winter performance tire at above freezing fall temperatures in both dry and wet. A bit noisier and less grip than the summer tires, as expected. Fairly quiet for a winter tire. Wet grip is good. Sidewalls are almost as firm as summer tires and handling is VERY good. The summer tires grip better, but give way suddenly. These tires have a super controllable limit. Assuming the winter grip will good, this tire is an excellent choice.

It is a decent winter tyre, best performance on wet roads. I haven't noticed a better performance on snow and ice compared to mid-price tyres. Barely held on for 3 seasons, third season performance was worse because of extensive wear. Was driving around 10000 km / season. Wish they lasted longer since they are very expensive.

Ran 255/40-19. These tires don't last, even with a summer tire swap, only got one season plus a little of the next before they're shot. Very disappointed in the life and wear. I've ran WS80's and WS90's on my other cars for almost a decade now and typically get 4 seasons with a summer tire swap, maybe I was expecting too much from these LM005's. Traction and braking is mediocre In all conditions, deeper snow is where they struggle more. Overall better traction than an all season tire but leaves more to be desired when compared to other Blizzaks. Overall very disappointed with this tire and will never purchase again and do not recommend. I'll likely be going to an undersized tire to get a WS90 or DM-V2 or a different brand all together.

Driven 15k miles mostly on HWAY and they are completely worn out. All 4 of them!! I will need to replace them because they are now unsafe. Dealer contacted Bridgestone and they says that winter tires have no warranty!!! Really?? They seem to be ok with tires that are trashed after 15k miles. Dealer is with me in saying that this is not normal. Alignment was done at installation and driving stile is quite calm. Volvo station wagon... I have had many winter tires before, including the WS90 and this is the first time i had such a disappointing experience. I would have expected a better customer experience from Bridgestone, and their position of ignoring the customer is what makes this more disappointing. Lesson learned. I'll switch to a more reputable and customer friendly company.