Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Blizzak LM80 EVO once. The Scorpion Winter was stronger in wet and value, the Blizzak LM80 EVO in snow and comfort.
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Scorpion Winter
Blizzak LM80 EVO
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Scorpion Winter
Blizzak LM80 EVO
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Scorpion Winter | Gap | Blizzak LM80 EVO | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Level | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 6.2% | 158 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling s | 66.7 | 0.4% | 66.4 | 0-1 |
| Wet Scorpion Winter ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 198 | 5.6% | 209 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling s | 91.3 | 2.7% | 93.8 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 45.5 | 0.5% | 45.2 | 1-0 |
| Snow Blizzak LM80 EVO ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 81 | 3.3% | 78 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 1,153 | 7.4% | 1,238 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling s | 81.1 | 1.3% | 82.2 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Blizzak LM80 EVO ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 72 | 1 dB | 71 | 0-1 |
| Value Scorpion Winter ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.47 | 7.8% | 8.1 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2013 to 2018
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Scorpion Winter | Field | Blizzak LM80 EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test | P5 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| 2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P4 of 8 | P7 of 8 | |
| 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P8 of 10 |
Scorpion Winter vs Blizzak LM80 EVO: your questions
Is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter or the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Blizzak LM80 EVO once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Scorpion Winter scores 8.6 and the Blizzak LM80 EVO 7.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Scorpion Winter or the Blizzak LM80 EVO?
The Scorpion Winter led 3 of the 3 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 1-1 between the Scorpion Winter and the Blizzak LM80 EVO.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak LM80 EVO led 2 of the 3 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Scorpion Winter and 8/10 for the Blizzak LM80 EVO.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Scorpion Winter 78% from 16 reviews and the Blizzak LM80 EVO 78% from 2.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Scorpion Winter is made in 89 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Blizzak LM80 EVO in 36 (15 to 20 inch). 22 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Scorpion Winter is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Blizzak LM80 EVO C and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Blizzak LM80 EVO is the newer design: it reached the market in 2013, the Scorpion Winter in 2011.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.