Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 5 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 vs Toyo Open Country WT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 5 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
Open Country WT is ahead, 75–65
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Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 5 reviews
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
Open Country WT +975Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 65 79 Blizzak LM25 4X4: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 65 = 66
Open Country WT: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 79.1 = 75
No road tests of dry for Blizzak LM25 4X4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Open Country WT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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62
Wet
Open Country WT +1779Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 60 83 Blizzak LM25 4X4: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 59.5 = 62
Open Country WT: 60% × 77.1 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 79
No road tests of wet for Blizzak LM25 4X4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Open Country WT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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70
Snow
Open Country WT +272Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 69 74 Blizzak LM25 4X4: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.4 = 70
Open Country WT: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 72
No road tests of snow for Blizzak LM25 4X4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
No road tests of snow for Open Country WT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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62
Comfort
Open Country WT +1173Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 55 77 Blizzak LM25 4X4: 60% × 66.8 (est.) + 40% × 55.4 = 62
Open Country WT: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 73
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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64
Treadwear
Open Country WT +771Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 62 75 Blizzak LM25 4X4: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 62 = 64
Open Country WT: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 74.5 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM25 4X4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Open Country WT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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62
Handling (owners)
Open Country WT +1880Why this score
Source Blizzak LM25 4X4 Open Country WT Reviews found online 62 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 | Toyo Open Country WT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 75 |
| Dry | 66 | 75 |
| Wet | 62 | 79 |
| Snow | 70 | 72 |
| Comfort | 62 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 80 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Blizzak LM25 4X4
75
/ 100
Open Country WT
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 finished ahead 0 times and Toyo Open Country WT 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM25 4X4 | Open Country WT | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/8 | #5/8 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test · 215/65 r16 |
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 Open Country WT
Pros
- Exceptional performance and traction in snow, ice, slush, and wet weather
- Surprising longevity and slow tread wear over high mileage (20,000 to 30,000 miles)
- Good versatility and capability for light off-road use, unmade tracks, and muddy fields
Cons
- Slightly increased road noise compared to standard road tires, though not overly intrusive
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 | B · Toyo Open Country WT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | 8 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 19″ | 16″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
75
/ 100
Toyo Open Country WT
Winner: Toyo Open Country WT — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Toyo Open Country WT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Open Country WT scores 80 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo Open Country WT scores 79 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Open Country WT scores 73 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Open Country WT scores 75 vs 66 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
Tire B · Toyo Open Country WT
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Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Toyo Open Country WT, 79 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Toyo Open Country WT, 75 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Toyo Open Country WT, 73 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM25 4X4 or Open Country WT?
Toyo Open Country WT, 71 vs 64 on our treadwear 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