Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 54 · 11 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 16 tests
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The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering drivers significant confidence in adverse weather. While it receives high praise for its traction and handling, user experiences are polarized regarding its longevity, noise levels, and performance on wet or dry pavement.
Owners rate it 17.3 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
54/100From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering drivers significant confidence in adverse weather. While it receives high praise for its traction and handling, user experiences are polarized regarding its longevity, noise levels, and performance on wet or dry pavement.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- Precise handling and stability on cold, winter-affected roads
- Reliable braking performance in severe weather
- Satisfactory comfort levels for a dedicated winter tire
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- High noise levels on dry asphalt
- Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance on certain vehicle types
Worth knowing
- High-torque or high-performance vehicles (e.g., DB11, tuned GTI) may experience increased traction control intervention or accelerated wear.
- Compatibility issues noted with specific AWD platforms like the Subaru Forester, where premature wear was reported.
Reviews from our readers
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16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Performance Winter/Snow Tires · 215/60R18
6th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
8th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 AutoBild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 20
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
10th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 AZ Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
9th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
7th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17
8th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter tire Test · 185/60 R15
9th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
5th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
5th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
18th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
2nd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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