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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 21 + 9 owner reviews. How we score

UltraGrip Performance is ahead, 76–65

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    UltraGrip Performance +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online6379

    Blizzak LM-32: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65

    UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 79 = 75

    No road tests of dry for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 65

    Wet

    UltraGrip Performance +15
    80
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 77 (est.)
    Reviews found online6483

    Blizzak LM-32: 60% × 66.8 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65

    UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.1 = 80

    No road tests of wet for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 66

    Snow

    UltraGrip Performance +10
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online6379

    Blizzak LM-32: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 66

    UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 79.1 = 76

    No road tests of snow for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    UltraGrip Performance +12
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online5875

    Blizzak LM-32: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 58 = 61

    UltraGrip Performance: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 74.8 = 73

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 64

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online59–

    Blizzak LM-32: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.1 = 64

    No road tests of noise for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    UltraGrip Performance +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6673

    Blizzak LM-32: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 66

    UltraGrip Performance: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.9 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM-32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for UltraGrip Performance. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 59

    Handling (owners)

    UltraGrip Performance +22
    81
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32UltraGrip Performance
    Reviews found online5981
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM-32Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
Relative Score 65 76
Dry 65 75
Wet 65 80
Snow 66 76
Comfort 61 73
Noise 64 –
Treadwear 66 70
Handling (owners) 59 81

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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
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM-32 review

Tire B UltraGrip Performance

Pros

  • Exceptional snow and ice traction
  • Strong performance in wet and dry conditions
  • High tread longevity and durability

Cons

  • Increased road noise in warmer conditions
  • Slightly higher fuel consumption
  • Limited performance on pure ice surfaces
All owner themes in the UltraGrip Performance review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available36—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance

Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 81 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 80 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 73 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 75 vs 65 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
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Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
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Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 80 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 75 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 76 vs 66 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 73 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM-32 or UltraGrip Performance?

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance, 70 vs 66 on our treadwear score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology