88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
90/100
33 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic — Compared (September 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
69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
65/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 26
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 69 |
| Dry | 90 | 64 |
| Wet | 90 | 82 |
| Snow | 99 | 83 |
| Comfort | 90 | 53 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 82 | 60 |
| Handling | 80 | 68 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 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 UltraGrip Ice Arctic is highly regarded for its exceptional initial performance on packed snow and ice, particularly in extreme winter conditions. However, users consistently report a significant decline in reliability and safety after the second season, primarily due to premature stud loss and a sharp degradation in grip despite having substantial tread depth remaining.
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling on packed snow
- Strong performance on ice during the first two seasons
- Reliable winter grip in extreme arctic conditions
Cons
- Significant stud loss after two seasons of use
- Abrupt and dangerous decline in grip performance by the third year
- Poor longevity relative to competitors despite remaining tread depth
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance longevity is notably inferior when compared directly to competitors like the Continental IceContact 2.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Winter Premium Touring 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?
88
/ 100
Bridgestone
69
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 82 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 99 vs 83 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
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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.