Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 54 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak LM001 is ahead, 63–51
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Tests – · none yet Owners 42 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2009 Sport Auto Performance 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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63
Dry
Blizzak LM001 +1152Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 51 43 -
68
Wet
Blizzak LM001 +1355Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 59 49 -
61
Snow
Blizzak LM001 +2041Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 51 22 -
61
Comfort
Blizzak LM001 +160Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Reviews found online 52 51 -
56
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance 2 +460Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 34 49 -
62
Treadwear
Blizzak LM001 +953Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Reviews found online 60 44 -
60
Handling
Blizzak LM001 +1248Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 Ultra Grip Performance 2 Reviews found online 60 48
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 51 |
| Dry | 63 | 52 |
| Wet | 68 | 55 |
| Snow | 61 | 41 |
| Comfort | 61 | 60 |
| Noise | 56 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 53 |
| Handling | 60 | 48 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Blizzak LM001
51
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance 2
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 | Ultra Grip Performance 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 25% #4/8 · 2009 Sport Auto Performance 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 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 Ultra Grip Performance 2
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on dry and wet tarmac
- Agile handling and reliable grip in wet conditions and light-to-medium snow
- Good directional tread design for effective water and slush evacuation
Cons
- Severely lacking traction and grip on packed snow and ice according to dissatisfied users
- Triggers frequent ABS activation and wheel spin during acceleration and braking in wintry precipitation
- Vague handling feel on tarmac for certain drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 13 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 8/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
51
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — better snow, wet and handling. Pick the Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 61 vs 41 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 68 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 60 vs 48 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 63 vs 52 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
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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.