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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II — 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.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
19 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
70
Snow
70
Comfort
72
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Toyo Open Country A/T II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
816 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
91
Snow
91
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) Open Country A/T II leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
84
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
96
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 84 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 21
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
70
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 70 50

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 21
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
70
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 70 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 21
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
72
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 72 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
–
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 11
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
81
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
92
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 24
A — Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
69
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceBlizzak LM-32Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 69 60

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM-32Toyo Open Country A/T II
Relative Score 75 92
Dry 84 96
Wet 70 91
Snow 70 91
Comfort 72 93
Noise – 89
Treadwear 81 92
Handling 69 93

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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 LM-32

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 receives a polarized reception from users, with performance heavily dependent on driving style and specific winter conditions. While many owners praise its exceptional traction in deep snow and ice, a significant portion of users report disappointing grip in wet conditions and an increase in road noise as the tread wears down.

Pros

  • Outstanding traction and confidence in deep snow and icy conditions
  • Reliable performance on dry, cold pavement
  • Robust construction and durability against road hazards
  • Consistent tread life over multiple winter seasons

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and susceptibility to hydroplaning
  • Noticeable increase in road noise and humming as the tire ages
  • Vague steering feedback and unpredictable handling at the limit
  • Tendency to lose traction during rapid acceleration

Observations

  • Rear-wheel drive vehicle owners reported significant issues with traction and unpredictable oversteer in wet conditions.
  • Users on smaller, lower-torque vehicles noted that the tires still struggled to maintain grip during aggressive acceleration.
Tire B Toyo Open Country A/T II

The Toyo Open Country A/T II is widely regarded as a versatile, durable, and quiet all-terrain tire that excels in mixed-use scenarios, including towing and light-to-moderate off-roading. While the vast majority of users praise its longevity and highway comfort, a subset of owners reports persistent issues with high-speed balancing and inconsistent performance on slick, wet pavement.

Pros

  • Excellent highway comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong off-road capability in mud, sand, and loose rock
  • High durability and tread life when properly maintained
  • Predictable handling and stability while towing heavy loads

Cons

  • Persistent reports of vibration and difficulty achieving a proper high-speed balance
  • Inconsistent traction on wet or freshly rained-on pavement
  • Potential for uneven tread wear if rotation and pressure are not strictly managed
  • Some users find the compound too stiff for optimal grip in icy or packed snow conditions

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500/3500) report excellent towing stability, provided tire pressures are adjusted using the 'chalk test' to prevent center-tread wear.
  • Users opting for 'C' load ratings on lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler report a more comfortable ride but note 'squishy' sidewalls during off-road deflation compared to 'E' load versions.
  • Owners of smaller SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Subaru Crosstrek) generally find the tire to be a significant aesthetic and functional upgrade over stock tires with minimal noise penalty.
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 70 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 72 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T II

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.