85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 vs Firestone Winterforce LT — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 and Firestone Winterforce LT are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is stronger on snow, comfort and treadwear. Firestone Winterforce LT is stronger on 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 WS70 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winterforce LT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 99 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winterforce LT leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 | Firestone Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 84 |
| Dry | 87 | 84 |
| Wet | 83 | 87 |
| Snow | 100 | 87 |
| Comfort | 92 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 77 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 81 |
| Handling | 62 | 84 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 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 WS70 is widely regarded as a top-tier performer in severe winter conditions, offering exceptional traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities and low noise levels, some note a lack of stability on dry highways and inconsistent performance in wet conditions due to its soft rubber compound.
Pros
- Phenomenal grip and traction on snow, ice, and slush
- Impressively quiet operation for a winter tire
- Excellent confidence in harsh, Nordic-style winter climates
- Good tread wear longevity despite the soft compound
Cons
- Reduced stability and handling precision on dry pavement at highway speeds
- Squishy or vague steering feel in wet conditions
- Occasional difficulty with take-off traction on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Observations
- Performance appears highly dependent on drivetrain, with AWD/FWD vehicles reporting superior traction compared to RWD configurations.
- The soft compound provides high comfort levels but leads to noticeable instability during high-speed dry highway driving.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 | B · Firestone Winterforce LT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 15 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 16/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Firestone
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 and Firestone Winterforce LT are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is stronger on snow, comfort and treadwear. Firestone Winterforce LT is stronger on handling and wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Winterforce LT scores 84 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 100 vs 87 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 92 vs 81 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 88 vs 81 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70
Tire B · Firestone Winterforce LT
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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.