Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak DM-V2 is ahead, 74–68
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Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 68 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 10 in 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Blizzak DM-V2 +267Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 69 72 -
76
Wet
Blizzak DM-V2 +1264Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) – 62 Reviews found online 78 67 -
79
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +772Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 85 – -
71
Comfort
Blizzak DM-V2 +368Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Reviews found online 72 66 -
68
Noise
Blizzak LM80 EVO +472Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 71 – -
63
Treadwear
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Reviews found online 62 – -
77
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +1166Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM80 EVO Reviews found online 77 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 68 |
| Dry | 69 | 67 |
| Wet | 76 | 64 |
| Snow | 79 | 72 |
| Comfort | 71 | 68 |
| Noise | 68 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 63 | – |
| Handling | 77 | 66 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
68
/ 100
Blizzak LM80 EVO
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak DM-V2 | Blizzak LM80 EVO | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 43% #5/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | 13% #8/10 · 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | +30.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak DM-V2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
- Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
- Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
Tire B Blizzak LM80 EVO
Pros
- Strong performance in snow and alpine conditions
- Reliable grip on dry surfaces
- Capable handling on unpaved or rough roads
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to summer tires
- Occasional traction loss in cold, wet conditions
- Perceived lack of premium refinement
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 73 | 34 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better wet, handling and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 76 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO scores 72 vs 68 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.