Tests 74 · 9 tests Owners 72 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 850 P is ahead, 73–63
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 55 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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
WinterContact TS 850 P +864Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 72 Reviews found online 73 52 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
79
Wet
WinterContact TS 850 P +1267Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 74 Reviews found online 75 57 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
73
Snow
WinterContact TS 850 P +1162Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 69 Reviews found online 70 52 Snow Braking (% of best) 96% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 98% -
71
Comfort
WinterContact TS 850 P +1061Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 69 52 -
64
Noise
WinterContact TS 850 P +856Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 71 Reviews found online 64 35 -
71
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 850 P +863Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 70 61 -
75
Handling
WinterContact TS 850 P +1461Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Blizzak LM001 Reviews found online 75 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 63 |
| Dry | 72 | 64 |
| Wet | 79 | 67 |
| Snow | 73 | 62 |
| Comfort | 71 | 61 |
| Noise | 64 | 56 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 63 |
| Handling | 75 | 61 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
63
/ 100
Blizzak LM001
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 | WinterContact TS 850 P | Blizzak LM001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −7.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #2/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #8/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 51% #10/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 61% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | −9.8 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 8% #12/13 · 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | 6% #18/51 · 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview | +2.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #17/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | +4.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #9/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #8/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | −7.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 850 P
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and dry conditions
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and good feedback on cold, ungritted roads
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
- High initial purchase price
- Mixed performance on ice and slush for certain drivers
Tire B Blizzak LM001
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- Precise handling and stability on cold, winter-affected roads
- Reliable braking performance in severe weather
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- High noise levels on dry asphalt
- Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 13 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 75 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 79 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 73 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
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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.