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Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — 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 4 + 2 road tests and 4 + 11 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: SnowMaster 2 Sport 60, Blizzak LM001 59.

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Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
Tire APetlas

SnowMaster 2 Sport

Winter

± 7

Tests 60 · 4 tests Owners 59 · 4 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet circle)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire BBridgestone

Blizzak LM001

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 46 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +6
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7271
    Reviews found online5642

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 56 = 66

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 42 = 60

  2. 68

    Wet

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +3
    65
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests7375
    Reviews found online6250

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 61.8 = 68

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 50.3 = 65

  3. 51

    Snow

    Blizzak LM001 +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests4268
    Reviews found online6348

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 42.3 + 40% × 63.3 = 51

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 68.5 + 40% × 48 = 60

  4. 60

    Comfort

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +9
    51
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests65≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online5643

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 40% × 65.3 + 60% × 56 = 60

    Blizzak LM001: 40% × 63.4 (est.) + 60% × 42.6 = 51

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 51

    Noise

    Blizzak LM001 +3
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests4771
    Reviews found online5829

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 46.6 + 40% × 57.6 = 51

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 28.5 = 54

  6. 57

    Treadwear

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +1
    56
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests57≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online5749

    SnowMaster 2 Sport: 60% × 56.9 + 40% × 57 = 57

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 48.8 = 56

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +8
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Reviews found online6254
  8. 80

    Efficiency

    SnowMaster 2 Sport +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests8071
Scores at a glance
CategoryPetlas SnowMaster 2 SportBridgestone Blizzak LM001
Relative Score 60 59
Dry 66 60
Wet 68 65
Snow 51 60
Comfort 60 51
Noise 51 54
Treadwear 57 56
Handling (owners) 62 54
Efficiency 80 71

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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SnowMaster 2 Sport

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Blizzak LM001

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.

DisciplineCategorySnowMaster 2 SportBlizzak LM001ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #10/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 92% #20/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 94% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 96% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 98% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 85% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #16/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #6/5 2022 Consumer Reports Performance Winter/Snow Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SnowMaster 2 Sport

Pros

  • Good handling and steering feedback on dry surfaces
  • Reliable traction and confidence in snow and cold weather
  • Competent wet weather performance

Cons

  • Longer braking distances on snow requiring cautious stopping distances
  • Noticeable tire noise at various speeds
All owner themes in the SnowMaster 2 Sport review

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
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM001 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6969
Rim diameters16″ – 21″14″ – 21″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Sizes in common3838

Which one should you actually buy?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Too close to call: Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport and Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 are within 2 points overall. Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport is stronger on comfort, efficiency and handling. Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is stronger on snow and noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 60 vs 51 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 80 vs 71 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 60 vs 51 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport scores 62 vs 54 on handling.

Tire A · Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
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Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
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SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Which is better in the wet, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 68 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 66 vs 60 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001, 60 vs 51 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001, 54 vs 51 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 60 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Neither, by our numbers: 57 vs 56 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, SnowMaster 2 Sport or Blizzak LM001?

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport, 80 vs 71 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