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Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak

Premium Touring Winter

Replaces the Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2

The Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak is Bridgestone's studless ice and snow tire for North America. It replaces two tires at once, the Blizzak WS90 for cars and the Blizzak DM-V2 for SUVs and light trucks, with a single range that covers sedans, minivans, crossovers, SUVs and pickups. It is a dedicated winter tire for regular snow and ice, without studs, and carries Bridgestone's ENLITEN technology branding.

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Tests say 1st average finish across 1 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P1 of 3 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Snow Dry, Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

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Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak

8.5/10

Better than 98% of Nordic winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 98% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 98% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other Nordic winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 99% 33% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 99% 33% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 30% 20% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 44% 10% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 83% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 99% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 97% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 90% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 65% of the test figure. The other 35% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 P1 / 3
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2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire Test P1 of 3

The Blizzak IcePeak is the overall winner and Bridgestone's single replacement for both the Blizzak WS90 and the Blizzak DM-V2. Its grip on snow and ice set it apart from two strong rivals, and the trade-offs are vaguer steering on clear roads and slightly weaker wet grip. It is the pick for drivers who regularly face real snow and ice.

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Circle, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Subj. Road Score, Wet Braking, Wet Circle

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P1 / 3Test Winner / Best Overall Winter Performance
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak stops 2.5% longer than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 30/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak stops 5.9% shorter than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 44/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak stops 9% shorter than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 100/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak stops 9.3% shorter than premium rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 3.3% better than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 100/100.
What does the Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak replace?
The Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak is the successor to the Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2 in Bridgestone's range.
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