Bridgestone Blizzak Tires

In 1988, Bridgestone introduced the first Blizzak tire in Japan to provide drivers across the world with a confident driving experience during winter. These tires are popular in North America, Europe, and Asia for their exceptional performance during winter weather.

The Blizzak tires exhibit the Japanese manufacturer’s cutting-edge technologies that contribute to ultimate traction performance, responsive handling, and maximum grip in snow and ice. Their biting edges and innovative patterns provide maximum grip and control in ice, snow, and slush. In most Blizzak tires, you will find an increased number of block edges for enhanced control on snowy surfaces, and the tire models are specifically optimized for purposes such as increased ride comfort, quieter rides, improved wet and snow performance, longer tread life, confident braking, responsive handling, commercial utility, and so on. The tire structure and tread compound of the Blizzak tires are optimized for an overall improved driving experience during the winter season.

The Blizzak winter tires are commonly used on CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, minivans, commercial vans, coupes, sedans, and sports cars. These are Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, which means these are officially approved for use in winter weather conditions when the temperature is typically below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, these tires also utilize different advanced technologies and features to deliver outstanding performance during winter weather. Let’s take a closer look at the Blizzak line and find out what all they offer:

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is a winter tire that’s engineered for use on coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and 4x4s. The tire offers excellent traction on snowy and icy roads, enhanced ride comfort, and longer tread life. The Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification makes this tire winter compatible and its innovative winter compound is optimized for confident wet and winter performance. While driving in wintry conditions, the directional tread pattern provides a confident grip and snow-shearing force, making driving in sub-freezing conditions more confident. The high-sipe density of the Blizzak LM005 provides traction on snow and ice, and the tread compound delivers better braking performance. This tire scores an outstanding SimpleScore rating of 9.9 in traction, 9.8 in handling, and 8.0 in longevity, and its overall SimpleScore rating is 9.2 out of 10. The Blizzak LM005 is a great choice for vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, BMW 3 Series, Honda CR-V, Audi RS4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Chevrolet Camaro, Toyota Corolla Sedan, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Compass, and more.

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is another brilliant winter tire in the Blizzak line that’s suitable for use on CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks, and is optimized for improved wet and dry performance, and outstanding traction and grip on snow and ice in temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The new-gen tread compound of this tire provides confident braking and grip, while the next-generation high-sipe density pattern features an increased number of biting edges for improved traction in snow and ice. Likewise, its large shoulder blocks provide better cornering and handling. Additionally, the optimized construction of the Blizzak DM-V2 reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel efficiency. This Blizzak tire has an overall SimpleScore rating of 9.2 and scores a 9.8 in traction, 9.1 in longevity, and 8.9 in handling. The vehicles compatible with the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 include Subaru Ascent, Toyota RAV4, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-5, Acura MDX, Mercedes-Benz GL550, GMC Acadia, Ford Maverick, Nissan Frontier, Buick Enclave, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX, Dodge Dakota, Honda Ridgeline, Land Rover Range Rover, and more.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32

For coupes, sedans, and sports cars, the Blizzak LM-32 from Bridgestone is another excellent winter tire that provides outstanding dry and wet performance in colder months, and boosts grip and traction while driving on snow- or ice-covered roads. The tread design of the Blizzak LM-32 features high-sipe density for improved snow and ice traction, and the advanced compound provides confident grip and braking. All thanks to the large shoulder blocks, the Blizzak LM-32 winter tire offers improved cornering and handling performance in wintry conditions. Additionally, its optimized construction reduces rolling resistance for increased fuel efficiency. Its overall SimpleScore is 9.2, and the scores for traction, handling, and longevity are read as 9.8, 9.7, and 8.4 respectively. The Blizzak LM-32 is compatible with vehicles like the BMW 3 Series, Honda Accord, Volkswagen Jetta, Cadillac CTS-V, Dodge Challenger, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Chevrolet Camaro, Audi S4, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang, and Mazda 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Engineered to offer improved ride comfort, exceptional traction in snow and ice, and long-lasting tread life, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is an outstanding winter tire made for use on coupes, sedans, and sports cars. The tire utilizes advanced tread compound for confident grip and braking and features 3D sipes that improve cornering and handling in wet and dry conditions. Thanks to the round cornering junctions, the tire ensures seamless water evacuations, and its vari-width grooves also take the responsibility of forcing water and slush out of the contact patch. The Blizzak LM001 is a suitable choice for vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, BMW 3 Series, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru XV Crosstrek, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger. Its overall SimpleScore rating is 9.1 out of 10, and it scores 9.9 in traction, 9.5 in handling, and 8.1 in longevity.

Bridgestone Blizzak LT

The Bridgestone Blizzak LT is another popular Blizzak winter tire optimized for long-lasting tread life, superior traction on icy and snowy roads, and improved fuel efficiency. It is suitable for use on light trucks and commercial vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, RAM ProMaster 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Ford F-250, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Nissan Titan, Ford Transit, GMC Sierra 3500, and more. The Blizzak LT features a Rugged LT Compound that ensures increased snow and ice performance and extends the tire’s usability. The zig-zag center grooves and the straight outer grooves of the Blizzak LT force water and slush out of the footprint for reduced risk of hydroplaning and increased traction performance on roads and snowy surfaces. Likewise, the tied shoulder lugs of the Blizzak LT boost handling and stability while driving in colder conditions. The overall SimpleScore of the Blizzak LT is 9.2, and the individual scores for traction, handling, and longevity are 9.9, 9.8, and 8.0 respectively.

Other Bridgestone Blizzak tires

In addition to the above tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak family of tires also includes the:

• Blizzak WS90 – A winter tire designed for use on cars and minivans
• Blizzak WS965 – A winter tire designed for use on light trucks and vans