79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
Owner ratings
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if treadwear, comfort and noise 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 LM-60 RFT leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-60 RFT leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 55 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-60 RFT leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 77 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-60 RFT leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 74 |
| Dry | 80 | 68 |
| Wet | 84 | 67 |
| Snow | 87 | 76 |
| Comfort | 78 | 84 |
| Noise | 74 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 79 |
| Handling | 80 | 65 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 2 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if treadwear, comfort and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT scores 84 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT scores 80 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT scores 80 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT scores 87 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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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.