86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat — 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.
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85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
Owner ratings
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT is stronger on snow and treadwear. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat is stronger on handling.
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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)
Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak LM-25 RFT leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 85 |
| Dry | 85 | 87 |
| Wet | 89 | 88 |
| Snow | 99 | 84 |
| Comfort | 84 | 83 |
| Noise | – | 83 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 80 |
| Handling | 71 | 87 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 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 LM25 RFT is highly regarded for its exceptional winter performance, particularly in transforming the drivability of rear-wheel-drive vehicles in snow and ice. While users praise its confidence-inspiring grip and comfort, they note that its performance diminishes significantly in warmer, dry conditions, where braking distances increase and handling becomes less precise.
Pros
- Outstanding traction and control on snow and ice
- Significant improvement in winter mobility for rear-wheel-drive vehicles
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality compared to standard summer run-flats
- Effective slush dispersal
Cons
- Reduced braking performance and handling in temperatures above 20°C
- Longer braking distances on dry pavement compared to summer tires
- Performance limitations when used outside of cold-weather conditions
Observations
- Owners of rear-wheel-drive BMW models (3 Series, Z4) report a transformative improvement in winter capability.
- Downsizing to 16-inch wheels from larger summer setups is noted as a successful strategy for maximizing winter grip.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Bridgestone
85
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT is stronger on snow and treadwear. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat is stronger on handling.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat scores 87 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT scores 99 vs 84 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat
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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.