tirewheelguide
Head-to-head Updated

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — 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 0 + 1 road tests and 11 + 21 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Blizzak LM25 67, Blizzak WS90 68.

Check price on Amazon · Blizzak LM25 Check price on Amazon · Blizzak WS90
Add your size for an exact match
/R

Both Amazon links then search this exact size.

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Category by category

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

  1. 65

    Dry

    Blizzak WS90 +8
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)85
    Reviews found online6354

    Blizzak LM25: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 65

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 84.9 + 40% × 54.1 = 73

    No road tests of dry for Blizzak LM25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 69

    Wet

    Blizzak LM25 +2
    67
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)66
    Reviews found online6969

    Blizzak LM25: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 68.9 = 69

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 68.5 = 67

    No road tests of wet for Blizzak LM25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 70

    Snow

    Blizzak WS90 +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)69
    Reviews found online6979

    Blizzak LM25: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 70

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 68.9 + 40% × 78.5 = 73

    No road tests of snow for Blizzak LM25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Blizzak LM25 +4
    61
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 68 (est.)69
    Reviews found online6455

    Blizzak LM25: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 64 = 65

    Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 55.2 = 61

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 62

    Noise

    Blizzak WS90 +1
    63
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)70
    Reviews found online5751

    Blizzak LM25: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 56.5 = 62

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 51.1 = 63

    No road tests of noise for Blizzak LM25. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Blizzak LM25 +4
    61
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6458

    Blizzak LM25: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 65

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.4 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 71

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak LM25 +9
    62
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25Blizzak WS90
    Reviews found online7162
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM25Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Relative Score 67 68
Dry 65 73
Wet 69 67
Snow 70 73
Comfort 65 61
Noise 62 63
Treadwear 65 61
Handling (owners) 71 62

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

Weight the categories that matter to you

Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.

Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
± 8

Blizzak LM25

± 7

Blizzak WS90

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak LM25

Pros

  • Excellent traction and handling in deep snow and winter storms
  • Good grip and road holding in both dry and wet conditions during cold months
  • Sporty feel and well-suited for high-powered rear-wheel-drive sedans and sports cars

Cons

  • Can be slightly noisy or develop saw-tooth wear if not properly maintained
  • Subpar braking performance on pure ice compared to deep snow
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM25 review

Tire B Blizzak WS90

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
  • Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
  • Strong capability in slush and deep snow

Cons

  • Increased road noise during highway driving
  • Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
  • Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
All owner themes in the Blizzak WS90 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1045
Rim diameters16″ – 20″15″ – 19″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi44 psi
Sizes in common77

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 and Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 is stronger on handling, comfort and treadwear. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on dry and snow. Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 71 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 65 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 65 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 65 vs 61 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25
Check price on Amazon
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Check price on Amazon

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 70 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 63 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25, 65 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM25 or Blizzak WS90?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25, 65 vs 61 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