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Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO review

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO receives mixed feedback, with users highlighting its versatility and durability in challenging alpine environments. While some drivers appreciate its dry-road handling and off-road capability, others note concerns regarding noise levels and inconsistent wet-weather traction.

Relative score
79/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
2 reviews
Road tests
70/100
1 published test
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
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

78%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
100%
Corner stability
80%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Handling
Overall handling
80%

By road tests

70.2%
Dry
82.9%
Wet
74.2%
Snow
90.9%
Noise
62.4%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO receives mixed feedback, with users highlighting its versatility and durability in challenging alpine environments. While some drivers appreciate its dry-road handling and off-road capability, others note concerns regarding noise levels and inconsistent wet-weather traction.

Pros

  • Strong performance in snow and alpine conditions
  • Reliable grip on dry surfaces
  • Capable handling on unpaved or rough roads
  • Good overall tread longevity

Cons

  • Increased road noise compared to summer tires
  • Occasional traction loss in cold, wet conditions
  • Perceived lack of premium refinement

Worth knowing

  • Users operating in mountainous regions like the Alps report high satisfaction with year-round performance on rugged vehicles like the Nissan Terrano.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18

6th of 9
Best: Snow Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 9
Wet Handling8th of 9
Dry Braking9th of 9
Dry Handling4th of 9
Snow Braking1st of 9
Snow Handling6th of 9
Rolling Resistance5th of 9
Straight Aqua7th of 9
Noise1st of 9
Price6th of 9
Head-to-head

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