Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
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Updated
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak WS90 is ahead, 67–61
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Tests 65 · 1 test Owners 57 · 1 review
Best test result: #5 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (snow handling)
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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72
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +1656Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 84 58 Reviews found online 54 55 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 90% -
67
Wet
Blizzak WS90 +364Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 65 Reviews found online 69 61 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 91% -
73
Snow
Blizzak WS90 +865Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 69 Reviews found online 78 58 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) 85% 96% -
64
Comfort
Blizzak WS90 +361Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 53 -
64
Noise
Destination Winter SUV +771Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 74 Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
Blizzak WS90 +161Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Reviews found online 60 58 -
63
Handling
Blizzak WS90 +954Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Destination Winter SUV Reviews found online 63 54
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 61 |
| Dry | 72 | 56 |
| Wet | 67 | 64 |
| Snow | 73 | 65 |
| Comfort | 64 | 61 |
| Noise | 64 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 61 |
| Handling | 63 | 54 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
61
/ 100
Destination Winter SUV
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 WS90 | Destination Winter SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 7% #15/16 · 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/65 R16 | +93.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 92% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −21.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −11.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 91% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −11.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Destination Winter SUV
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
61
/ 100
Firestone Destination Winter SUV
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — better dry, handling and snow. Pick the Firestone Destination Winter SUV if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 72 vs 56 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 63 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Firestone Destination Winter SUV scores 71 vs 64 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Firestone Destination Winter 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.