| Model | Altimax Arctic 12 | Blizzak DM-V2 |
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| Brand | General | Bridgestone |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 89% | 93%  |
| Overall Dry | 82% | 87% |
| Corner Stability | 81% | 85% |
| Dry Traction | 85% | 90% |
| Steering Response | 81% | 86% |
| Overall Wet | 87% | 92% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 88% | 92% |
| Wet Traction | 86% | 93% |
| Snow performance | 90% | 95% |
| Light Snow | 94% | 98% |
| Heavy Snow | 91% | 95% |
| Ice | 86% | 92% |
| Overall Comfort | 83% | 89% |
| Ride Comfort | 88% | 92% |
| Overall Noise | 78% | 85% |
| Wear (tread life) | 87% | 83% |
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