Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow is ahead, 72–64
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 6 in 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 (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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66
Dry
X Ice Snow +167Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 65 70 -
62
Wet
X Ice Snow +769Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 60 77 -
69
Snow
X Ice Snow +776Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 69 80 -
62
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1880Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 56 78 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 -
63
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +972Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 62 76 -
62
Handling
X Ice Snow +1274Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 62 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 72 |
| Dry | 66 | 67 |
| Wet | 62 | 69 |
| Snow | 69 | 76 |
| Comfort | 62 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 72 |
| Handling | 62 | 74 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Blizzak LM25 4X4
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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 LM25 4X4 | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/8 · 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test | 80% #2/6 · 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | −65.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM25 4X4
Pros
- Exceptional traction and climbing ability in deep snow and challenging winter conditions.
- Impressive long-term durability and sidewall integrity over extended periods.
- Stable and sporty handling characteristics on dry pavement.
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise during operation.
- Inconsistent performance on wet or cold surfaces, with some users noting a lack of grip.
- Sensitivity to rubber aging, which can significantly degrade performance if tires are not fresh.
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 19″ | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 69 vs 62 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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.