71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 vs Continental VikingContact 7 — 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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72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
7 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
30 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 and Continental VikingContact 7 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 is stronger on dry and treadwear. Continental VikingContact 7 is stronger on comfort, handling 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)
Blizzak LM30 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 48 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
VikingContact 7 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
VikingContact 7 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM30 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 61 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
VikingContact 7 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM30 | VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 | Continental VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 72 |
| Dry | 77 | 59 |
| Wet | 72 | 76 |
| Snow | – | 86 |
| Comfort | 69 | 88 |
| Noise | – | 84 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 68 |
| Handling | 56 | 71 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 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 LM30 receives a polarized reception from users, with performance heavily dependent on regional climate and driving expectations. While some drivers praise its competence in deep snow and wet conditions, others report inconsistent grip levels and premature tread degradation compared to competing winter tires.
Pros
- Strong performance in deep snow and slushy conditions
- Excellent resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain
- Progressive breakaway characteristics in dry, cold conditions
- Improved steering response and low-speed feel in cold weather
Cons
- Inconsistent grip on greasy or thawed road surfaces
- Faster than expected tread wear for some users
- Higher noise levels compared to summer tires
- Performance perceived as inferior to top-tier competitors like Continental
Observations
- Users with front-wheel-drive estate vehicles reported significant traction issues and surface polishing under heavy torque.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles like the Honda S2000 noted improved steering response despite increased road noise.
The Continental VikingContact 7 is widely regarded as a premium, well-rounded studless winter tire that excels in comfort, noise suppression, and slush performance. While it receives high praise for its predictable handling and stability on cold, dry, or wet pavement, user consensus suggests it may slightly trail dedicated ice-focused competitors like the Bridgestone Blizzak in extreme stopping grip on pure ice.
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in slush and deep snow
- Stable and predictable handling at highway speeds
- Excellent dry and wet road manners for a winter tire
Cons
- Mixed reports regarding tread life and longevity
- Noticeable decline in ice-braking performance compared to top-tier ice specialists
- Compound may harden or performance may degrade after multiple seasons
- Potential for reduced traction if driven in warmer, non-winter conditions
Observations
- Users noted that the tire maintains excellent fuel economy and low noise levels even on electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and Mazda MX-30.
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Mazda Miata) reported that the tire's soft compound can feel overwhelmed during aggressive acceleration on dry pavement.
- Downsizing to a smaller wheel diameter (e.g., -2 from OE) was successfully used to improve the tire's profile and winter performance on hybrid SUVs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 | B · Continental VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 18 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Bridgestone
72
/ 100
Continental
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 and Continental VikingContact 7 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 is stronger on dry and treadwear. Continental VikingContact 7 is stronger on comfort, handling and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental VikingContact 7 scores 88 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 scores 77 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental VikingContact 7 scores 71 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 scores 76 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM30
Tire B · Continental VikingContact 7
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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.