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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT — 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.

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VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT if handling matters 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
85
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
80
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire Rack owners 87 81
Tyre Reviews owners 84 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
89
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
84
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire Rack owners 88 83
Tyre Reviews owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
99
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
87
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire Rack owners 80 85
Tyre Reviews owners 100 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
84
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
78
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire Rack owners 71 78
Tyre Reviews owners 84 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
–
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
74

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 14
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
86
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
72
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire Rack owners 75 76
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-60 RFT leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
71
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
80
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-25 RFTBlizzak LM-60 RFT
Tyre Reviews owners 71 –

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFTBridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
Relative Score 86 80
Dry 85 80
Wet 89 84
Snow 99 87
Comfort 84 78
Noise – 74
Treadwear 86 72
Handling 71 80

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT is highly regarded for its exceptional winter performance, particularly in transforming the drivability of rear-wheel-drive vehicles in snow and ice. While users praise its confidence-inspiring grip and comfort, they note that its performance diminishes significantly in warmer, dry conditions, where braking distances increase and handling becomes less precise.

Pros

  • Outstanding traction and control on snow and ice
  • Significant improvement in winter mobility for rear-wheel-drive vehicles
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality compared to standard summer run-flats
  • Effective slush dispersal

Cons

  • Reduced braking performance and handling in temperatures above 20°C
  • Longer braking distances on dry pavement compared to summer tires
  • Performance limitations when used outside of cold-weather conditions

Observations

  • Owners of rear-wheel-drive BMW models (3 Series, Z4) report a transformative improvement in winter capability.
  • Downsizing to 16-inch wheels from larger summer setups is noted as a successful strategy for maximizing winter grip.
Tire B Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
Tread depth—11/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Bridgestone

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT scores 86 vs 72 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT scores 99 vs 87 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT scores 80 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT scores 84 vs 78 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT

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.