Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 68 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (rolling resistance)
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
Level67Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 64 65 Reviews found online 72 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 92% -
64
Wet
X Ice Snow +569Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 62 64 Reviews found online 67 77 Wet Braking (% of best) 86% 80% Wet Handling (% of best) 93% 95% -
72
Snow
X Ice Snow +476Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 73 73 Reviews found online – 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 86% -
68
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1280Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 66 78 -
72
Noise
X Ice Snow +274Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 75 80 -
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Treadwear
No comparison72Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Reviews found online – 76 -
66
Handling
X Ice Snow +874Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Reviews found online 66 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 72 |
| Dry | 67 | 67 |
| Wet | 64 | 69 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 68 | 80 |
| Noise | 72 | 74 |
| Treadwear | – | 72 |
| Handling | 66 | 74 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak LM80 EVO
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 LM80 EVO | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #9/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +7.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | −13.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 45% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 33% #3/8 · 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test | −19.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +11.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 81% #13/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #2/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | −1.9 | 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 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 LM80 EVO | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 34 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and wet. 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 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 69 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 72 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
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.