74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Laufenn I Fit Ice — 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.
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12 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and Laufenn I Fit Ice are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on treadwear, comfort and handling. Laufenn I Fit Ice is stronger on dry, snow and wet.
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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)
I Fit Ice leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
I Fit Ice leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 61 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
I Fit Ice leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 77 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 58 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 73 |
| Dry | 68 | 83 |
| Wet | 67 | 74 |
| Snow | 76 | 85 |
| Comfort | 84 | 75 |
| Noise | 77 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 67 |
| Handling | 65 | 58 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/19 · The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 | 6% #16/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | +43.8 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
The Laufenn I Fit Ice is a polarizing budget-friendly winter tire that receives high praise for its deep snow and ice traction, yet faces significant criticism regarding its wet-weather performance and noise levels. While many users find it to be an exceptional value for severe winter conditions, others report inconsistent handling and safety concerns in rainy or slushy environments.
Pros
- Excellent traction and stopping power in deep snow and on ice
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Effective resistance to hydroplaning in certain conditions
- Good grip on cold, dry pavement due to soft rubber compounds
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of grip on wet roads
- High levels of road noise
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- Inconsistent handling characteristics
Observations
- Users operating these tires on AWD vehicles like the Subaru Outback reported high satisfaction with winter traction.
- Drivers of smaller passenger vehicles, such as the VW Jetta, noted significant improvements in hill-climbing capability on snow-covered back roads.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
Laufenn
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and Laufenn I Fit Ice are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on treadwear, comfort and handling. Laufenn I Fit Ice is stronger on dry, snow and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn I Fit Ice scores 83 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 79 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 84 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Laufenn I Fit Ice scores 85 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Laufenn I Fit Ice
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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.