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155-295/35-70 R14-21 216 sizes 2014 Winter rated

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

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The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

8.1
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
75%
Wet Grip
79%
Road Feedback
76%
Handling
76%
Wear
87%
Comfort
75%
Buy again
60%
Snow Grip
90%
Ice Grip
80%
8 Reviews
78% Average
47,074 miles driven
15 Tests (avg: 8th)
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Winter Premium
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8.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
97.4
1.5x / 4 tests
Wet
79.4
1.93x / 6 tests
Value
76.8
0.42x / 4 tests
Comfort
74.6
0.32x / 2 tests
Dry
60.1
1.13x / 4 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
81.1
6 tests
Braking
80.2
6 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 15
Publications: 6
Period: 2014 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 8
Avg Rating: 77.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.57
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2018 245/45 R18 6/11 10 metrics
2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test ACE 2018 185/65 R15 8/12 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2017 225/55 R17 5/11 10 metrics
2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2017 225/45 R17 8/8 0 metrics
2016 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2016 205/55 R16 6/8 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 9/20 0 metrics
2016 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 10/43 0 metrics
2016 AZ Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Zeitung 2016 205/55 R16 9/14 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC 2016 185/65 R15 7/15 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 8/13 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R15 9/18 0 metrics
2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14 ADAC 2015 165/70 R14 5/16 0 metrics
2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2015 205/55 R16 5/19 0 metrics
2015 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R14 18/51 0 metrics
2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 ADAC 2014 195/65 R15 2/14 0 metrics
All Tests
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15
Tests
8th
Average
2nd
Best
18th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18 • 2018
6th/11
Good in the snow and wet, low noise.
Long dry braking, high rolling resistance.
2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test
185/65 R15 • 2018
8th/12
2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17 • 2017
8th/8
Launched in 2014, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is showing its age. Winning the aquaplaning tests was the only respite from a general last place finish, but it's important to remember it only finished 4% overall from the best tire on test, highlighting how close things are at the top.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
175/65R14 82 T D C 68
175/65 R14 82 T D C 71
165/70 R14 81 T D C 71
185/60 R14 82 T D C 71
185/70 R14 88 T D C 71
175/65 R14 82 T D B 71
15 inch
195/65R15 91 H D C 70
195/65R15 95 H XL D C 67
185/65R15 88 T D C 68
195/55 R15 85 H D C 72
185/65 R15 92 T XL D C 71
195/65 R15 95 T XL C C 72
195/65 R15 95 T XL C C 72
185/65 R15 88 T C B 71
185/65R15 92 H XL C B 71
185/65R15 88 T D C 71
185/65R15 92 H XL C B 71
195/65R15 91 T D C 72
185/65R15 88 T D C 71
16 inch
205/55 R16 91 H C B 72
205/60 R16 92 H C B 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/55R16 91 H D C 70
205/55R16 91 H D C 70
205/60R16 96 H XL D C 70
205/60R16 92 H D C 70
205/55 R16 91 H D B 72
205/55 R16 94 H XL D C 72
205/55 R16 94 V XL D C 72
205/60 R16 92 H D C 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL D C 72
215/60 R16 99 H XL D C 72
205/60 R16 92 H C B 72
205/60 R16 92 H D B 72
205/60 R16 92 H D B 72
205/60 R16 92 H D B 72
205/55 R16 91 H D C 72
205/55 R16 91 H D B 72
205/60 R16 92 H D B 72
205/60 R16 92 H C B 72
205/55 R16 91 H D C 72
205/55 R16 91 H D B 72
205/55 R16 91 H D B 72
205/55 R16 91 H C B 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/55 R16 91 H C B 72
205/55 R16 91 H D C 72
205/60 R16 92 H D B 72
205/60 R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 72
205/55R16 91 T D B 72
17 inch
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/45 R17 91 H C B 72
215/45 R17 91 W XL C B 72
215/45 R17 91 W XL C B 72
225/45R17 94 V XL D C 70
225/50R17 98 V XL D C 70
215/55R17 98 V XL C C 70
225/50 R17 94 H D B 72
225/50 R17 94 H D B 72
215/55 R17 98 V XL C C 72
215/55 R17 94 V D C 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL D C 72
215/55 R17 94 V D C 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL D C 71
225/50 R17 98 H XL D C 71
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/60 R17 99 H C B 72
225/60 R17 99 H C B 72
225/45 R17 91 H C B 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/45 R17 91 H C B 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/50 R17 98 H XL C B 72
225/45R17 91 H D B 72
225/50R17 94 H D B 72
225/45R17 94 V XL D B 72
18 inch
225/40 R18 92 V XL C B 72
245/40 R18 93 V D C 72
225/40 R18 92 V XL C B 72
245/40R18 97 V XL D C 70
225/40R18 92 V XL D C 70
245/45R18 100 V XL D C 70
225/40 R18 92 V XL D C 72
245/45 R18 100 V XL D C 72
245/40 R18 93 V D C 72
225/40 R18 92 V C B 72
225/40 R18 92 V XL C B 72
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Review Summary

Based on 8 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 positively, highlighting strong snow and ice traction, confident wet braking, and overall reliability and comfort. High-scoring reviews emphasize sharp handling in cold temps, stable performance, and acceptable wear. A minority report drawbacks including high road noise, increased fuel consumption, and weaker dry/wet grip in milder conditions. Overall, the LM001 is praised as a capable winter tire with some comfort and efficiency trade-offs.

Strengths
  • Excellent snow/ice grip
  • Good wet braking
  • Stable handling in cold conditions
  • Acceptable wear
  • Good comfort
Areas for Improvement
  • High road noise
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced dry/wet grip in mild temperatures

Top 3 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Reviews

Given 75% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B8 1.8 TSI RLine 180PS (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 11,000 average miles
Bought a second-hand set of wheels with 17" alloy rims and new LM001 Blizzaks, Audi homologated AO variety, to use in the winter with my 2018 Passat. They have proved once and again very reliable on the snow, while handling daily wet and dry conmuting or high-speed trips to mountains on the other side of the country without wearing out too fast or making me go too much slower than with the summer tires (which are 235/45-18). Comfort and noise are also satisfactory. Dry traction and lateral grip are the weakest points, but they brake pretty well both dry and wet so safety is reasonably spared.
In the beginning I thought they would be just fair performers as it is an old model, but after using them for three winters I am certanly satisfied and replacing for the same model will not be out of the choice.
After 17500Km rotating them on both axles, they still are all four over 5mm tread depth so wear is acceptable to me. Not the best, though.
Helpful 949
February 18, 2024
Given 78% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 3,000 spirited miles
Really solid tire overall. Running 225/40/18 on a Stage 2 Golf 6 GTI, pretty heavy on the fronts, but copes amazing with cold weather, wet surfaces and slime on the winter roads. Dry grip is also good on low temps and they perform great in the bends, really sharp and precise. Wheelspin is not bad at all, was really impressed with how the tire responds to a tuned FWD hothatch. Had Dunlops on winter before and they were really disappointing. Wear is fine, one season passed, gonna swap fronts and rears and there are at least 2 more seasons left in them, considering spirited driving, no track days though in the winter. Not an issue with comfort, considering the setup, not too harsh, just right. Really pleased, strong sidewalls, copes great in the snow and mountain drives, also a bit of off roading here and there and handles the car fully loaded with no issues. Would buy again if presented with the opportunity, but would go for the newer and improved LM005 over the LM001.
Helpful 909
April 7, 2021
Given 55% while driving a Aston Martin DB7 Vantage (295/30 R20) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
At 10c in UK december, these offer very poor dry and wet grip compared to a summer tire. Comfort levels are decent though. The V12 DB11 just has too much power, it's constantly on TC and braking distances are increased
Helpful 948
December 7, 2018

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Given 47% while driving a Hyundai i30 (225/45 R17 H) on mostly motorways for 1,874 average miles
Very noisy on asphalt (intolerable) and consume more fuel about 9%. The tires are new then grip on wet is not so bad.
150 € per tire not so cheep but is a Premium Brand, ok but... value for money for promised performance is like an economic tire. not buy them!
Previuos tire Hankook I*cept RS (W442) bad on wet but more comfortable.
Helpful 655
March 5, 2018
Given 57% while driving a Mercedes Benz 220 cdi advantgarde (225/45 R17 H) on for 0 average miles
It's actually my first time I buy Bridgestone, Normally I set buy Hankook.

Those Bridgestone were the worst I've ever tried. The grip on dry is faily good but even thought they are winter, wet grip was very bad.
They are very noisy and consume more fuel. I'm driving Mercedes and when I had my Hankook I could easily drive 190 KM/H with winter tire, with those Bridgestone i could barely reach 180 with a very noisy sound inside the car.

Buying them again? Hell nooo
Helpful 759
January 12, 2018
Given 99% while driving a BMW 318d M Sport Touring (E91) (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Absolutely amazing tires, have them on my car for a winter set, cannot fault them. Occasionally "Tram line" but nothing major. I've covered 10k on them and will buy again.
Helpful 713
January 8, 2018
Given 91% while driving a Opel Corsa C (175/65 R14 T) on a combination of roads for 11,200 average miles
First time i ever had Bridgestone but i feel safer than ever when driving them in snow/ice/rain terain. They are pretty reliable, you can start your car without spining on these difficult wheather conditions and most of all you can stop your car easily and at the distance you expect.
Helpful 711
April 9, 2017
Given 96% while driving a Citroën C Elysee (185/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
Good winter tire, on snow grip is great, I drive with them on new snow about 30 cm and tire work great on snow. Will buy again.
Helpful 761
April 2, 2016
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