73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 — better wet, handling and dry. 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)
Blizzak LM35 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM35 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM35 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 19 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM35 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 84 |
| Dry | 80 | 87 |
| Wet | 61 | 87 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 80 |
| Noise | 19 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 83 |
| Handling | 64 | 80 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
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.
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and ice conditions
- Quiet highway ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Robust sidewall durability against rocky terrain
- Attractive visual design with white lettering options
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and traction issues on paved surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
- Reports of excessive road noise on specific tarmac surfaces
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux reported significant traction loss in wet conditions, suggesting potential issues with rear-wheel-drive bias vehicles.
- Hybrid SUV owners, such as those with the RAV4, reported high satisfaction with highway tread longevity and noise levels.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 is regarded as a highly capable performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions while providing reliable traction in snow. Users generally find it to be a confidence-inspiring choice for daily winter driving, particularly for those transitioning from summer tires in regions with moderate to severe winter climates.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in wet road conditions
- Strong performance and stability on snow-covered surfaces
- High level of ride comfort
- Significant improvement in winter mobility for rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Cons
- Performance on pure ice is adequate but not class-leading
- Snow performance is rated as good rather than exceptional compared to dedicated deep-snow tires
Observations
- Rear-wheel-drive sedan owners report a transformative improvement in winter drivability and hill-start capability.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 43 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
BFGoodrich
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 scores 87 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 scores 80 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 scores 87 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM35
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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.