Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 review
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 receives highly polarized feedback, with performance heavily dependent on vehicle drivetrain and specific winter conditions. While some users report exceptional traction in deep snow and severe winter environments, others experience significant instability, particularly on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
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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.
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77%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 receives highly polarized feedback, with performance heavily dependent on vehicle drivetrain and specific winter conditions. While some users report exceptional traction in deep snow and severe winter environments, others experience significant instability, particularly on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional deep snow and ice traction
- High confidence in severe winter weather conditions
- Strong grip performance on lighter vehicles
Cons
- Poor performance in warmer temperatures leading to rapid tread wear
- Increased road noise at moderate temperatures
- Inconsistent handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Worth knowing
- All-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly heavy sedans, report superior stability and traction in extreme snow.
- Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedans may experience significant traction loss, suggesting the tire is less suited for RWD configurations in icy conditions.