Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 35 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs General Grabber Arctic LT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak DM-V2 leads, 72–71 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 7 reviews
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
Grabber Arctic LT +271Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 69 72 -
76
Wet
Blizzak DM-V2 +175Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 78 77 -
79
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +871Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 85 72 -
71
Comfort
Blizzak DM-V2 +269Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 72 70 -
68
Noise
Blizzak DM-V2 +266Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 71 66 -
63
Treadwear
Grabber Arctic LT +467Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 62 69 -
77
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +671Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Grabber Arctic LT Reviews found online 77 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | General Grabber Arctic LT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 71 |
| Dry | 69 | 71 |
| Wet | 76 | 75 |
| Snow | 79 | 71 |
| Comfort | 71 | 69 |
| Noise | 68 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 67 |
| Handling | 77 | 71 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
71
/ 100
Grabber Arctic LT
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 Grabber Arctic LT
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · General Grabber Arctic LT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 73 | 6 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | 16/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
71
/ 100
General Grabber Arctic LT
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 and General Grabber Arctic LT are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is stronger on snow and handling. General Grabber Arctic LT is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 71 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber Arctic LT scores 67 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · General Grabber Arctic LT
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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.