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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — 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.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
19 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
70
Snow
70
Comfort
72
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Bridgestone

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Winter Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
70/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
82
Snow
77
Comfort
70
Noise
36
Treadwear
78
Handling
76

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — better wet, snow and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 if treadwear 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-32 leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
84
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
83
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tire Rack owners 87 88
Tyre Reviews owners 84 75

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM001 leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
70
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
82
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tire Rack owners 88 88
Tyre Reviews owners 70 79

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM001 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
70
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
77
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
Tire Rack owners 86 86
Tyre Reviews owners 70 90

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-32 leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
72
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
70
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Tire Rack owners 85 84
Tyre Reviews owners 72 75

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
–
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
36
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Professional tests (TWG score) – 33

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM-32 leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
81
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
78
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Tire Rack owners 81 78
Tyre Reviews owners 81 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM001 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
69
B — Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
76
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Blizzak LM001
Tyre Reviews owners 69 76

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM-32Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Relative Score 75 78
Dry 84 83
Wet 70 82
Snow 70 77
Comfort 72 70
Noise – 36
Treadwear 81 78
Handling 69 76

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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-32

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 receives a polarized reception from users, with performance heavily dependent on driving style and specific winter conditions. While many owners praise its exceptional traction in deep snow and ice, a significant portion of users report disappointing grip in wet conditions and an increase in road noise as the tread wears down.

Pros

  • Outstanding traction and confidence in deep snow and icy conditions
  • Reliable performance on dry, cold pavement
  • Robust construction and durability against road hazards
  • Consistent tread life over multiple winter seasons

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and susceptibility to hydroplaning
  • Noticeable increase in road noise and humming as the tire ages
  • Vague steering feedback and unpredictable handling at the limit
  • Tendency to lose traction during rapid acceleration

Observations

  • Rear-wheel drive vehicle owners reported significant issues with traction and unpredictable oversteer in wet conditions.
  • Users on smaller, lower-torque vehicles noted that the tires still struggled to maintain grip during aggressive acceleration.
Tire B Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering drivers significant confidence in adverse weather. While it receives high praise for its traction and handling, user experiences are polarized regarding its longevity, noise levels, and performance on wet or dry pavement.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and icy conditions
  • Precise handling and stability on cold, winter-affected roads
  • Reliable braking performance in severe weather
  • Satisfactory comfort levels for a dedicated winter tire

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users
  • High noise levels on dry asphalt
  • Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance on certain vehicle types

Observations

  • High-torque or high-performance vehicles (e.g., DB11, tuned GTI) may experience increased traction control intervention or accelerated wear.
  • Compatibility issues noted with specific AWD platforms like the Subaru Forester, where premature wear was reported.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Category—Winter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—10
Rim diameters—16″ – 20″
Tread depth—10/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Bridgestone

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 — better wet, snow and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 82 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 77 vs 70 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 scores 76 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 scores 81 vs 78 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

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.