Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT review
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among winter tires. 9 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 94% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its exceptional winter performance, transforming rear-wheel-drive vehicles into capable snow-and-ice handlers. Users note a significant improvement in confidence and traction during harsh winter conditions, though they observe compromises in dry braking performance when temperatures rise above freezing.
Pros
- Outstanding traction and grip in deep, fresh, and compacted snow
- Exceptional ice performance and handling on steep inclines in freezing temperatures
- Effective slush dispersal and wet weather performance
- Softer, quieter ride with better comfort compared to standard summer run-flat tires
- Negligible tread wear reported over multiple seasons
Cons
- Significantly longer braking distances on dry roads when temperatures rise above 20°C
- Reduced braking performance in wet conditions if ambient temperatures are too high
Worth knowing
- Particularly transformative for rear-wheel-drive BMW models (such as the 3 Series E91/E92, C-Class, and Z4), which notoriously struggle in winter conditions on standard tires.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 245/50 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/45 R18 | Amazon |
| 255/40 R20 | Amazon |
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