85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 vs Continental WinterContact TS 810 S — 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.
VS
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 — better snow, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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 LM25 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 79 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM25 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM25 leads by 62
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 28 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM25 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 79 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM25 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM25 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM25 | WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 | Continental WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 68 |
| Dry | 85 | 79 |
| Wet | 85 | 77 |
| Snow | 90 | 28 |
| Comfort | 84 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 68 |
| Handling | 84 | 73 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 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 LM25 is widely regarded as a reliable, performance-oriented winter tire that excels in dry and wet cold-weather conditions while maintaining commendable snow traction. Users consistently praise its longevity and sporty handling characteristics, making it a popular choice for high-powered rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional longevity and tread life
- Strong performance in deep snow and slush
- Sporty handling and road-holding capabilities
- Reliable traction in cold, dry, and wet conditions
Cons
- Limited braking performance on pure ice
- Potential for increased road noise
- Susceptibility to saw-tooth wear patterns if not managed properly
Observations
- Highly effective on high-powered RWD sports cars and sedans, providing stability despite significant horsepower.
- Users reported consistent performance across both standard and run-flat configurations in 17 and 18-inch sizes.
The Continental WinterContact TS 810 S receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and criticizing its significant lack of traction in snow and ice. While some drivers find it a capable winter performer, a notable portion of the user base reports that it fails to meet expectations in genuine wintry conditions.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Good braking performance on dry surfaces
- Strong resistance to tramlining
- Solid durability and tread life in moderate climates
Cons
- Poor traction and cornering grip in snow and ice
- Significant understeer and wheel spin in wet conditions
- Inconsistent performance in extreme cold temperatures
- Reported issues with air retention/deflation in sub-zero conditions
Observations
- Users driving compact vehicles reported satisfactory performance over multiple seasons in varied European winter climates.
- The tire is noted for being quieter and smoother than performance-oriented summer tires like the Conti Sport Contact 2.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 | B · Continental WinterContact TS 810 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Bridgestone
68
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 — better snow, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 90 vs 28 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 84 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 84 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 scores 85 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 810 S
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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.