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 General Altimax Arctic 12 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Blizzak LM-32 and Altimax Arctic 12 are level at 67.
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Tests 64 · 1 test Owners 70 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #6 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 LM-32 +1652Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Professional tests (TWG score) – 48 Reviews found online 68 58 -
69
Wet
Level69Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 69 75 -
68
Snow
Altimax Arctic 12 +876Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 67 79 -
67
Comfort
Altimax Arctic 12 +168Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 64 67 -
66
Noise
Altimax Arctic 12 +369Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 66 65 -
67
Treadwear
Altimax Arctic 12 +370Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Reviews found online 67 72 -
64
Handling
Altimax Arctic 12 +569Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-32 Altimax Arctic 12 Reviews found online 64 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | General Altimax Arctic 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 67 |
| Dry | 68 | 52 |
| Wet | 69 | 69 |
| Snow | 68 | 76 |
| Comfort | 67 | 68 |
| Noise | 66 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 70 |
| Handling | 64 | 69 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM-32
67
/ 100
Altimax Arctic 12
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 | Altimax Arctic 12 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 67% #6/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | −55.6 | 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 Altimax Arctic 12
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction in heavy snow, slush, and ice
- Excellent value and affordable price point compared to premium winter tires
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability across multiple winter seasons
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, which can increase as the tires wear
- Slightly soft, squishy, or vague handling characteristics on dry pavement
- Higher rolling resistance resulting in a minor decrease in fuel economy
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | B · General Altimax Arctic 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 35 | 38 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
67
/ 100
General Altimax Arctic 12
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 and General Altimax Arctic 12 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 is stronger on dry. General Altimax Arctic 12 is stronger on snow, handling and noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 scores 68 vs 52 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 76 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 69 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 69 vs 66 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Tire B · General Altimax Arctic 12
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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.