86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
33 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 84 |
| Dry | 90 | 84 |
| Wet | 90 | 86 |
| Snow | 99 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 74 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 82 | 86 |
| Handling | 80 | 84 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is widely regarded as a premier dedicated winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice. While users acknowledge that the soft rubber compound leads to faster tread wear if used in warmer temperatures, the consensus is that the safety and handling benefits in harsh winter conditions far outweigh these longevity concerns.
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
- Significant improvement over all-season tires for winter handling
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
Observations
- Users report excellent performance across a variety of vehicle types, including heavy SUVs like the BMW X5 and VW Touareg, as well as light trucks like the Ford F-150.
- Owners of hybrid vehicles noted that the tire's soft compound may wear more quickly under the specific torque characteristics of their vehicles.
- Some users successfully utilize oversized tire diameters for increased ground clearance in deep snow without sacrificing ride quality.
The Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip (GW-3) is widely regarded as a durable and reliable winter tire that offers exceptional longevity and consistent performance across varied cold-weather conditions. While some users note that its snow-specific traction is surpassed by newer designs, it remains a highly recommended choice for improving winter mobility in both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability even on high-torque vehicles
- Significant improvement in winter traction for rear-wheel drive cars
- Quiet operation comparable to premium summer tires
- Consistent performance in cold, wet, and dry conditions
Cons
- Performance in deep snow is considered average compared to modern winter tire designs
- Older tread pattern design compared to current market offerings
- Run-flat variants may have specific handling characteristics that some drivers find less refined
Observations
- Users report excellent results on rear-wheel drive vehicles like BMWs, effectively mitigating typical winter traction issues.
- Front-wheel drive owners, specifically those with high-torque diesel models, report impressive resistance to premature tread wear.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 86 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 86 vs 82 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.