Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT review
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The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its exceptional winter performance, particularly in transforming the drivability of rear-wheel-drive vehicles like BMWs in snow and ice. Users note a significant increase in confidence and grip during harsh winter conditions, though performance drops when temperatures rise into spring.
What owners say
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- Relative score
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- 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
72/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its exceptional winter performance, particularly in transforming the drivability of rear-wheel-drive vehicles like BMWs in snow and ice. Users note a significant increase in confidence and grip during harsh winter conditions, though performance drops when temperatures rise into spring.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep, fresh, or compacted snow and ice
- Transforms rear-wheel-drive vehicles into capable winter drivers
- Softer, quieter, and more comfortable ride compared to standard summer run-flat tires
- Effective slush dispersal and reliable handling in sub-zero winter temperatures
- Negligible tread wear reported across multiple seasons
Cons
- Longer braking distances on dry roads when temperatures rise above freezing
- Reduced braking performance and handling when temperatures exceed 20 degrees Celsius
- Prone to ABS and ESP activation on slick ice surfaces
Worth knowing
- Particularly transformative for rear-wheel-drive BMW models (such as the 3 Series E91, E92, and Z4) that otherwise struggle significantly in winter weather.
- Users dropping down to a 16-inch size (205/55/R16) alongside weight in the rear still report outstanding snow-clearing capability on steep inclines.
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