82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak W965 vs Toyo Open Country H/T — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
127 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country H/T — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak W965 if snow 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
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak W965 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 33 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak W965 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 74 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak W965 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 51 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak W965 | Toyo Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 87 |
| Dry | 81 | 93 |
| Wet | 87 | 85 |
| Snow | 89 | 75 |
| Comfort | 81 | 88 |
| Noise | 80 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 88 |
| Handling | 80 | 89 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 Toyo Open Country H/T is generally regarded as a durable, long-lasting highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting and light towing. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its wet-weather performance, with a significant number of drivers reporting poor traction, hydroplaning, and a lack of confidence in rain or snow as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Quiet and smooth ride quality on highways
- Strong performance on dry pavement
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Significant loss of wet-weather traction as tread wears
- Vague steering feel and sidewall flex during cornering
- Inconsistent performance in heavy snow or icy conditions
- Reported hydroplaning at highway speeds
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles like motorhomes and full-size trucks appreciate the durability but occasionally note a 'wallowy' or vague handling feel.
- Users of smaller SUVs (e.g., Forester, CR-V) frequently reported understeer and poor wet-road grip, suggesting the tire may be better suited for heavier truck applications than lighter crossovers.
- Owners of high-torque diesel trucks report positive experiences with tread longevity, though some note the tire is not ideal for heavy-duty towing compared to specialized alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak W965 | B · Toyo Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13.9/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Bridgestone
87
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Open Country H/T — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak W965 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak W965 scores 89 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Open Country H/T scores 93 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Open Country H/T scores 88 vs 77 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Open Country H/T scores 90 vs 80 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak W965
Tire B · Toyo Open Country H/T
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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.