Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 34 reviews
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Vredestein Snowtrac 3 vs Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 34 + 36 owner reviews. How we score
Snowtrac 3 leads, 75–72 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 36 reviews
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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73
Dry
Snowtrac 3 +667Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 76 67 Snowtrac 3: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 73
Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.9 = 67
No road tests of dry for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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82
Wet
Snowtrac 3 +775Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 79 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 86 77 Snowtrac 3: 60% × 79.1 (est.) + 40% × 85.9 = 82
Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75
No road tests of wet for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +679Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 75 (est.) Reviews found online 75 85 Snowtrac 3: 60% × 72 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 73
Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 85.1 = 79
No road tests of snow for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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75
Comfort
Snowtrac 3 +669Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 78 69 Snowtrac 3: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.9 = 75
Blizzak DM-V2: 40% × 68.9 (est.) + 60% × 69.4 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 69 Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.4 = 68
No road tests of noise for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Snowtrac 3 +1161Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 76 58 Snowtrac 3: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 72
Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 63.4 (est.) + 40% × 57.7 = 61
No road tests of treadwear for Snowtrac 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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75
Handling (owners)
Level75Why this score
Source Snowtrac 3 Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 75 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Snowtrac 3 | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 72 |
| Dry | 73 | 67 |
| Wet | 82 | 75 |
| Snow | 73 | 79 |
| Comfort | 75 | 69 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Snowtrac 3
72
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Snowtrac 3 | Blizzak DM-V2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/14 2014 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 | #5/8 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Snowtrac 3
Pros
- Outstanding traction and control in deep snow, slush, and on icy surfaces.
- High level of driver confidence and predictable handling in adverse weather.
- Strong wet-weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning.
Cons
- Noticeable tread movement or 'spongy' feel in dry, warm conditions.
- Reduced cornering stability in dry weather compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Slightly firmer ride quality noted by some users.
Tire B Blizzak DM-V2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
- Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
- Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Snowtrac 3 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 73 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Snowtrac 3
72
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Narrow edge: Vredestein Snowtrac 3 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 72 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 82 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 75 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Vredestein Snowtrac 3
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
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Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Which is better in the wet, Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Vredestein Snowtrac 3, 82 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Vredestein Snowtrac 3, 73 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 79 vs 73 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Vredestein Snowtrac 3, 75 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Snowtrac 3 or Blizzak DM-V2?
Vredestein Snowtrac 3, 72 vs 61 on our treadwear 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