Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 68 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 10 in 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip plus SUV is ahead, 78–67
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (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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67
Dry
UltraGrip plus SUV +976Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 72 81 -
64
Wet
UltraGrip plus SUV +1882Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 62 – Reviews found online 67 86 -
72
Snow
UltraGrip plus SUV +173Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online – 76 -
68
Comfort
UltraGrip plus SUV +876Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 66 82 -
72
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – -
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Treadwear
No comparison73Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online – 78 -
66
Handling
UltraGrip plus SUV +1682Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 66 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 78 |
| Dry | 67 | 76 |
| Wet | 64 | 82 |
| Snow | 72 | 73 |
| Comfort | 68 | 76 |
| Noise | 72 | – |
| Treadwear | – | 73 |
| Handling | 66 | 82 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM80 EVO
78
/ 100
UltraGrip plus SUV
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 LM80 EVO | UltraGrip plus SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/10 · 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 25% #4/9 · 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | −12.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM80 EVO
Pros
- Strong performance in snow and alpine conditions
- Reliable grip on dry surfaces
- Capable handling on unpaved or rough roads
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to summer tires
- Occasional traction loss in cold, wet conditions
- Perceived lack of premium refinement
Tire B UltraGrip plus SUV
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling on ice and wet surfaces
- High tread longevity and durability
- Precise cornering and stability in winter conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise and vibration at highway speeds
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy compared to summer tires
- Potential for vehicle-specific compatibility issues regarding cabin comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 34 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
78
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 64 on wet.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 76 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 76 vs 68 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
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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.