81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 vs Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus — 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
63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
18/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus if handling 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)
Blizzak LM22 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM22 leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM22 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 77 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM22 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecopia H/L 422 Plus leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM22 | Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 43 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 | Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 63 |
| Dry | 83 | 74 |
| Wet | 97 | 61 |
| Snow | – | 31 |
| Comfort | 87 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 49 |
| Handling | 43 | 73 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
63
/ 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 receives highly polarized feedback, with performance heavily dependent on vehicle drivetrain and specific winter conditions. While some users report exceptional traction in deep snow and severe winter environments, others experience significant instability, particularly on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional deep snow and ice traction
- High confidence in severe winter weather conditions
- Strong grip performance on lighter vehicles
Cons
- Poor performance in warmer temperatures leading to rapid tread wear
- Increased road noise at moderate temperatures
- Inconsistent handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Observations
- All-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly heavy sedans, report superior stability and traction in extreme snow.
- Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedans may experience significant traction loss, suggesting the tire is less suited for RWD configurations in icy conditions.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 | B · Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 19 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
63
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 scores 97 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 scores 83 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus scores 73 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 scores 87 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM22
Tire B · Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
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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.