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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport — 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 2 + 4 road tests and 11 + 4 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Blizzak LM001 59, SnowMaster 2 Sport 60.

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM001

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 46 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
Tire BPetlas

SnowMaster 2 Sport

Winter

± 7

Tests 60 · 4 tests Owners 59 · 4 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet circle)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 60

    Dry

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7172
    Reviews found online4256

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 42 = 60

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 56 = 66

  2. 65

    Wet

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests7573
    Reviews found online5062

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 50.3 = 65

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 61.8 = 68

  3. 60

    Snow

    Blizzak LM001 +9
    51
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests6842
    Reviews found online4863

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 68.5 + 40% × 48 = 60

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 42.3 + 40% × 63.3 = 51

  4. 51

    Comfort

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 63 (est.)65
    Reviews found online4356

    Blizzak LM001: 40% × 63.4 (est.) + 60% × 42.6 = 51

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 40% × 65.3 + 60% × 56 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 54

    Noise

    Blizzak LM001 +3
    51
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7147
    Reviews found online2958

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 28.5 = 54

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 46.6 + 40% × 57.6 = 51

  6. 56

    Treadwear

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +1
    57
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 60 (est.)57
    Reviews found online4957

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 48.8 = 56

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 56.9 + 40% × 57 = 57

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 54

    Handling (owners)

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +8
    62
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Reviews found online5462
  8. 71

    Efficiency

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +9
    80
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7180
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM001Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
Relative Score 59 60
Dry 60 66
Wet 65 68
Snow 60 51
Comfort 51 60
Noise 54 51
Treadwear 56 57
Handling (owners) 54 62
Efficiency 71 80

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Blizzak LM001

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SnowMaster 2 Sport

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.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM001SnowMaster 2 SportΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #10/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 94% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 96% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 84% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 92% #20/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 97% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 94% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 96% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 85% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #6/5 2022 Consumer Reports Performance Winter/Snow Tires #16/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM001 review

Tire B SnowMaster 2 Sport

Pros

  • Good handling and steering feedback on dry surfaces
  • Reliable traction and confidence in snow and cold weather
  • Competent wet weather performance

Cons

  • Longer braking distances on snow requiring cautious stopping distances
  • Noticeable tire noise at various speeds
All owner themes in the SnowMaster 2 Sport review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 B · Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6969
Rim diameters14″ – 21″16″ – 21″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common3838

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport

Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is stronger on snow and noise. Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport is stronger on comfort, efficiency and handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 60 vs 51 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 60 vs 51 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 80 vs 71 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 62 vs 54 on handling.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
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Tire B · Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
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Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 68 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 66 vs 60 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001, 60 vs 51 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001, 54 vs 51 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 60 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Neither, by our numbers: 56 vs 57 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 or SnowMaster 2 Sport?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 80 vs 71 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