73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
70/100
10 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
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VerdictWinner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — better noise, comfort and handling. 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)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 33 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM001 | Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 85 |
| Dry | 83 | 87 |
| Wet | 82 | 90 |
| Snow | 77 | 84 |
| Comfort | 70 | 83 |
| Noise | 36 | 81 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 84 |
| Handling | 76 | 87 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
85
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat — better noise, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 81 vs 36 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 83 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 87 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat scores 90 vs 82 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat
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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.