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 Hankook Winter i*cept evo — 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 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in 2011 Auto Bild Performance 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 +168Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 69 68 -
76
Wet
Blizzak DM-V2 +373Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 78 74 -
79
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +376Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 85 80 -
71
Comfort
Blizzak DM-V2 +170Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 72 71 -
68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 71 – -
63
Treadwear
Winter i*cept evo +467Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 62 68 -
77
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +869Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 Winter i*cept evo Reviews found online 77 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Hankook Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 71 |
| Dry | 69 | 68 |
| Wet | 76 | 73 |
| Snow | 79 | 76 |
| Comfort | 71 | 70 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 63 | 67 |
| Handling | 77 | 69 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
71
/ 100
Winter i*cept 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 | Winter i*cept evo | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 43% #5/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | 20% #5/7 · 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +22.9 | 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 Winter i*cept evo
Pros
- Exceptional grip and capability in deep snow and ice
- Favorable price-to-performance/value ratio compared to premium brands
- Good aquaplaning resistance and handling in heavy rain
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet weather traction reported by some drivers
- Prone to wheelspin under acceleration in damp or cold conditions
- Squirmy feel or reduced stability in warmer weather or at high highway speeds
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 73 | 5 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
71
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 and Hankook Winter i*cept evo are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is stronger on handling, wet and snow. Hankook Winter i*cept evo is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 67 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 76 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept 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.