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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT

Winter High Performance tires

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
1 owner review
Dry
85
Wet
90
Snow
88
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
75
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

All Season Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
Dry
74
Wet
84
Snow
52
Comfort
90
Noise
87
Treadwear
70
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if comfort 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM30 RFT leads by 11
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
85
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 64
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 80 79
SimpleTire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM30 RFT leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
90
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
84
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 90 73
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM30 RFT leads by 36
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
88
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
52
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 39
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners – 52
SimpleTire owners – 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
78
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
90
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 70 76
SimpleTire owners – 99

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
–
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
87
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
SimpleTire owners – 88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM30 RFT leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
75
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
70
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tire Rack owners – 72
Tyre Reviews owners 70 32
SimpleTire owners – 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak LM30 RFT leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
80
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM30 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tyre Reviews owners 80 74

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFTBridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Relative Score 83 75
Dry 85 74
Wet 90 84
Snow 88 52
Comfort 78 90
Noise – 87
Treadwear 75 70
Handling 80 74

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT is highly regarded for its exceptional winter traction, particularly in snowy and challenging road conditions. Users report significant improvements in mobility compared to standard tires, allowing for confident driving on uncleared surfaces.

Pros

  • Outstanding traction and grip in deep snow
  • Reliable performance on uncleared local roads
  • Superior capability compared to non-winter tires on inclines

Cons

  • Requires seasonal removal to preserve tread life
  • Run-flat construction may influence ride characteristics

Observations

  • Reported effective performance on rear-wheel-drive compact vehicles like the BMW 118d
  • Demonstrated ability to outperform 4x4 vehicles equipped with non-specialized tires in snowy conditions
Tire B Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.

Pros

  • Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable dry and wet road handling
  • Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events

Cons

  • Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
  • Increased road noise as the tread wears down
  • Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition

Observations

  • Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
  • Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
CategoryWinter High Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—29
Rim diameters—15″ – 19″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—800 A A
Treadwear warranty—80,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Bridgestone

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT scores 88 vs 52 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 78 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT scores 85 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT scores 90 vs 84 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

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.