Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 54 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Turanza T001 leads, 64–63 Narrow edge
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Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 59 · 2,185 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
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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63
Dry
Turanza T001 +366Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 69 Reviews found online 51 61 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 95% -
68
Wet
Turanza T001 +371Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 76 Reviews found online 58 64 Wet Braking (% of best) 91% 100% -
62
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 51 – -
61
Comfort
Turanza T001 +465Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 52 61 -
56
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 34 – -
62
Treadwear
Blizzak LM001 +458Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 60 52 -
60
Handling
Blizzak LM001 +159Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 60 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 64 |
| Dry | 63 | 66 |
| Wet | 68 | 71 |
| Snow | 62 | – |
| Comfort | 61 | 65 |
| Noise | 56 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 58 |
| Handling | 60 | 59 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Blizzak LM001
64
/ 100
Turanza T001
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 LM001 | Turanza T001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +19.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/14 · 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | −8.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM001
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- Precise handling and stability on cold, winter-affected roads
- Reliable braking performance in severe weather
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- High noise levels on dry asphalt
- Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
Tire B Turanza T001
Pros
- Good dry grip and stable highway handling
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise on many surfaces
- Solid steering feedback and direct road feel
Cons
- Accelerated and uneven tread wear, particularly on front or drive wheels
- Inconsistent or poor wet grip, with several users reporting aquaplaning risks
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh or firm ride over uneven surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Neutral
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
r/tires
·8 upvotes ·2022-08-18
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
r/CarTalkUK
·1 upvote ·2022-08-08
“Bridgestone turanza T001 and it’s 4 year old so do I need to change it or just wait for another year the cracks don’t seem to be deep to me so I need an expert on that it drives like it does normally doesn’t leak any air and the grip is fine”
r/CarsIndia
·8 upvotes ·2023-01-27
“Just got a new set of tyres - Bridgestone Turanza T001 215/60/R16 at 77k kms.”
Top themes
#tread wear and longevity#surface cracking concerns#ride comfort and noise#tire replacement options#comparisons with performance tires
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 69 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 21″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
64
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Bridgestone Turanza T001 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is stronger on treadwear. Bridgestone Turanza T001 is stronger on comfort, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 62 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 65 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 66 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 71 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza T001
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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.