Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 68 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Michelin X Ice Snow — 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 1 + 13 road tests and 2 + 20 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow is ahead, 73–67
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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 LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 64 65 Reviews found online 71 71 Blizzak LM80 EVO: 60% × 63.6 + 40% × 70.6 = 66
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67
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64
Wet
X Ice Snow +771Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 12 tests 63 65 Reviews found online 67 79 Blizzak LM80 EVO: 60% × 62.6 + 40% × 67.3 = 64
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71
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72
Snow
X Ice Snow +476Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 12 tests 73 73 Reviews found online ≈ 71 (est.) 81 Blizzak LM80 EVO: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 71.2 (est.) = 72
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.1 = 76
No owner ratings of snow for Blizzak LM80 EVO. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1580Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 64 79 Blizzak LM80 EVO: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 63.9 = 65
X Ice Snow: 40% × 81 + 60% × 78.8 = 80
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM80 EVO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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72
Noise
X Ice Snow +375Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests 76 81 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Blizzak LM80 EVO: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72
X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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Treadwear
No comparison76Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online – 81 X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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66
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +975Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Reviews found online 66 75 -
67
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +1077Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 67 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 73 |
| Dry | 66 | 67 |
| Wet | 64 | 71 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 65 | 80 |
| Noise | 72 | 75 |
| Treadwear | – | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 66 | 75 |
| Efficiency | 67 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM80 EVO
73
/ 100
X Ice Snow
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM80 EVO | X Ice Snow | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #9/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | 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 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | 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 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 45% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/9 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | 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 grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
- Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
- Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
- Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
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″ |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
73
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, efficiency and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 67 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 71 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 71 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 72 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM80 EVO or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 67 on our efficiency 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