Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 8 in 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV leads, 69–65 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV 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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61
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +970Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 57 70 -
66
Wet
Blizzak LM-80 +165Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 65 78 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 81 -
67
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +673Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 65 77 -
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Noise
No comparison73Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 -
68
Treadwear
Level68Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 70 70 -
63
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +871Why this score
Source Blizzak LM-80 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 63 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 69 |
| Dry | 61 | 70 |
| Wet | 66 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 67 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 73 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 68 |
| Handling | 63 | 71 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Blizzak LM-80
69
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
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 LM-80 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/8 · 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 25% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM-80
Pros
- Excellent traction on snow and ice
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong tread wear longevity
Cons
- Limited feedback on extreme high-speed dry handling
- Potential for premature wear if used exclusively in high-heat summer conditions
Tire B X-Ice Snow SUV
Pros
- Outstanding traction on snow and ice
- Remarkably low road noise for a winter tire
- Excellent ride comfort
Cons
- Unsuitable for year-round use due to soft compound in warm temperatures
- Reduced handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | 90 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80
69
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Winner: Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — better dry, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 70 vs 61 on dry.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
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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.