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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip 9 is ahead, 75–63
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Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 76 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow 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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63
Dry
UltraGrip 9 +871Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 70 Reviews found online 51 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 99% -
68
Wet
UltraGrip 9 +1482Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 82 Reviews found online 58 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 91% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
62
Snow
UltraGrip 9 +1375Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 73 Reviews found online 51 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 92% 93% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
61
Comfort
UltraGrip 9 +1374Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Reviews found online 52 79 -
56
Noise
UltraGrip 9 +965Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 65 Reviews found online 34 – -
62
Treadwear
UltraGrip 9 +1072Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 60 72 -
60
Handling
UltraGrip 9 +1777Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 UltraGrip 9 Reviews found online 60 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 75 |
| Dry | 63 | 71 |
| Wet | 68 | 82 |
| Snow | 62 | 75 |
| Comfort | 61 | 74 |
| Noise | 56 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 72 |
| Handling | 60 | 77 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Blizzak LM001
75
/ 100
UltraGrip 9
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 | UltraGrip 9 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +7.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 61% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 61% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/12 · 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 25% #4/12 · 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tyre Test | −12.5 | Same test |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 94% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −5.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | 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 UltraGrip 9
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent wet and dry weather performance in cold temperatures
Cons
- Reduced performance on dry, warm asphalt (above 12°C)
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a less sporty or 'wallowy' handling feel
- Reports of premature tread wear or chunking in specific heavy-use cases
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 69 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 21″ | 15″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
75
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 77 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 82 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 75 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 scores 74 vs 61 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip 9
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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.