Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 review
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering drivers significant confidence in adverse weather. While it receives high praise for its traction and handling, user experiences are polarized regarding its longevity, noise levels, and performance on wet or dry pavement.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
69.6%By road tests
71%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering drivers significant confidence in adverse weather. While it receives high praise for its traction and handling, user experiences are polarized regarding its longevity, noise levels, and performance on wet or dry pavement.
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
- Satisfactory comfort levels for a dedicated winter tire
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- High noise levels on dry asphalt
- Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance on certain vehicle types
Worth knowing
- High-torque or high-performance vehicles (e.g., DB11, tuned GTI) may experience increased traction control intervention or accelerated wear.
- Compatibility issues noted with specific AWD platforms like the Subaru Forester, where premature wear was reported.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
8th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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