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 Pirelli Ice Zero 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ice Zero 2 leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 6 tests Owners 58 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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
Ice Zero 2 +572Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 81 Reviews found online 72 58 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 97% -
64
Wet
Ice Zero 2 +973Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 62 80 Reviews found online 67 61 Wet Braking (% of best) 86% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 93% 97% -
72
Snow
Blizzak LM80 EVO +171Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 75 Reviews found online – 64 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 97% -
68
Comfort
Blizzak LM80 EVO +563Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 66 50 -
72
Noise
Blizzak LM80 EVO +666Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 65 -
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Treadwear
No comparison58Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online – 52 -
66
Handling
Blizzak LM80 EVO +1056Why this score
Source Blizzak LM80 EVO Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 66 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 67 | 72 |
| Wet | 64 | 73 |
| Snow | 72 | 71 |
| Comfort | 68 | 63 |
| Noise | 72 | 66 |
| Treadwear | – | 58 |
| Handling | 66 | 56 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak LM80 EVO
69
/ 100
Ice Zero 2
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 | Ice Zero 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #9/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 45% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 55% #10/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −9.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 8% #12/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +8.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | −6.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #8/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −14.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −3.9 | 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 Ice Zero 2
Pros
- Very good traction and performance on snow
- Reasonably quiet for a studded winter tire
- Adequate performance on wet and salty roads
Cons
- Dangerous slipping on ice at low speeds in cold climates
- Strong, intrusive howling noise at speeds above 95 km/h
- Poor overall handling compared to competing studded winter tires like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 34 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
69
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO and Pirelli Ice Zero 2 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO is stronger on handling, noise and comfort. Pirelli Ice Zero 2 is stronger on wet and dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO scores 66 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Ice Zero 2 scores 73 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO scores 72 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO scores 68 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Tire B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2
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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.