Winter tire Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 review

Name: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
Brand: Bridgestone

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 63 · 5 reviews analysed

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The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 receives highly polarized feedback, with some users praising its exceptional grip and longevity in severe winter conditions, while others report significant concerns regarding noise levels and wet-weather performance. The disparity in user experience appears to be heavily influenced by the age of the rubber compound at the time of purchase and specific driving environments.

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

63/100

From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 62%

Dry

Overall dry

64.9

Corner stability

58.9

Dry traction

66.1

Steering response

58.9

Wet

Overall wet

59.5

Wet traction

61.6

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

55.5

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

61.6

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
235/60 R17	Amazon
255/55 R18	Amazon
235/50 R19	Amazon
255/50 R19	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional traction and climbing ability in deep snow and challenging winter conditions.
Impressive long-term durability and sidewall integrity over extended periods.
Stable and sporty handling characteristics on dry pavement.

Cons

Reports of excessive road noise during operation.
Inconsistent performance on wet or cold surfaces, with some users noting a lack of grip.
Sensitivity to rubber aging, which can significantly degrade performance if tires are not fresh.

Worth knowing

Users operating the tire on AWD platforms like the Subaru Forester report high satisfaction with stability and control across mixed winter conditions.
The tire's performance profile is highly dependent on the age of the compound, suggesting that storage time prior to purchase is a critical factor for this specific model.