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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 review

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 is widely regarded as a reliable, performance-oriented winter tire that excels in dry and wet cold-weather conditions while maintaining commendable snow traction. Users consistently praise its longevity and sporty handling characteristics, making it a popular choice for high-powered rear-wheel-drive vehicles.

Relative score
85/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
85/100
9 reviews
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25
Scores

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

85%
Would buy again 93%
Dry
Overall dry
85%
Corner stability
84%
Dry traction
85%
Steering response
75%
Wet
Overall wet
85%
Wet traction
85%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
84%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
84%
Handling
Overall handling
84%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 is widely regarded as a reliable, performance-oriented winter tire that excels in dry and wet cold-weather conditions while maintaining commendable snow traction. Users consistently praise its longevity and sporty handling characteristics, making it a popular choice for high-powered rear-wheel-drive vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional longevity and tread life
  • Strong performance in deep snow and slush
  • Sporty handling and road-holding capabilities
  • Reliable traction in cold, dry, and wet conditions

Cons

  • Limited braking performance on pure ice
  • Potential for increased road noise
  • Susceptibility to saw-tooth wear patterns if not managed properly

Worth knowing

  • Highly effective on high-powered RWD sports cars and sedans, providing stability despite significant horsepower.
  • Users reported consistent performance across both standard and run-flat configurations in 17 and 18-inch sizes.
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