Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Blizzak LM-32 and Blizzak WS90 are level at 67.
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Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (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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68
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +472Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online 68 54 -
69
Wet
Blizzak LM-32 +267Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 69 69 -
68
Snow
Blizzak WS90 +573Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 67 78 -
67
Comfort
Blizzak LM-32 +364Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 64 59 -
66
Noise
Blizzak LM-32 +264Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 66 55 -
67
Treadwear
Blizzak LM-32 +562Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Reviews found online 67 60 -
64
Handling
Blizzak LM-32 +163Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS90 Reviews found online 64 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 67 |
| Dry | 68 | 72 |
| Wet | 69 | 67 |
| Snow | 68 | 73 |
| Comfort | 67 | 64 |
| Noise | 66 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 62 |
| Handling | 64 | 63 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM-32
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
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 LM-32 | Blizzak WS90 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | −88.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM-32
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and winter storms
- Stable and satisfying handling on cold, dry roads
- Good resistance to aquaplaning and solid durability/tread life reported by some users
Cons
- Poor and unpredictable wet weather grip, leading to wheel spin and sliding
- Noticeable road noise and humming that increases as the tread wears down
- Vague steering feel and lackluster performance under quick acceleration
Tire B Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 35 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 and Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on snow and dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 72 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 scores 67 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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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.