Tests 69 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — 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 3 + 7 road tests and 3 + 50 owner reviews. How we score
Winter i*cept RS2 is ahead, 76–69
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Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 74 · 50 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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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67
Dry
Winter i*cept RS2 +774Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests 66 75 Reviews found online 68 72 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 94% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 100% Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 65.8 + 40% × 68.1 = 67
Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 72.4 = 74
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80
Wet
Winter i*cept RS2 +585Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 7 tests 82 90 Reviews found online 75 79 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 95% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 98% Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 75.3 = 80
Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 89.8 + 40% × 78.5 = 85
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57
Snow
Winter i*cept RS2 +2077Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 7 tests 53 81 Reviews found online 63 71 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 90% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 93% 99% Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 63.3 = 57
Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 71.4 = 77
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69
Comfort
Winter i*cept RS2 +271Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 69 68 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 68.7 = 69
Winter i*cept RS2: 40% × 75.2 + 60% × 67.7 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001 EVO. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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77
Noise
Blizzak LM001 EVO +1760Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests 84 56 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 97% Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77
Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 56.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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69
Treadwear
Winter i*cept RS2 +675Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 72 74 Reviews found online 65 76 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 60% 83% Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 65.1 = 69
Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 75.8 = 75
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70
Handling (owners)
Winter i*cept RS2 +474Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Reviews found online 70 74 -
73
Efficiency
Blizzak LM001 EVO +3142Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests 73 42 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 90% 79%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
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| Relative Score | 69 | 76 |
| Dry | 67 | 74 |
| Wet | 80 | 85 |
| Snow | 57 | 77 |
| Comfort | 69 | 71 |
| Noise | 77 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 75 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 74 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 42 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak LM001 EVO
76
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO finished ahead 1 times and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM001 EVO | Winter i*cept RS2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 94% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −0.7 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 96% | −1.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% | 97% | +1.9 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 98% | −0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 90% | 96% | −5.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 93% | 99% | −6.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 97% | +2.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 60% | 83% | −22.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% | 79% | +10.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
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| Price | Cost | 77% | 77% | −0.7 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/20 | #14/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Value | Cost | 76% | 100% | −23.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/51 | #4/51 | – | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout · 195/65 R15 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM001 EVO
Pros
- Superb wet braking and performance in cold, wet conditions
- Sharp and responsive steering feel
- Very quiet operation when new
Cons
- Fast tread wear, particularly in dry and warmer conditions
- Below average snow performance and limited resistance to aquaplaning
- Increased tire noise inside the cabin as the tire ages
Tire B Winter i*cept RS2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
- Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong value for money with a competitive price point
Cons
- Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
- Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
- Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 13″ – 17″ |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
76
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — better snow, dry and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 73 vs 42 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 77 vs 57 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 77 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 74 vs 67 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2, 85 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2, 74 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2, 77 vs 57 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 77 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2, 75 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Winter i*cept RS2?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 73 vs 42 on our efficiency 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