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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Test Results

Tested 2014 to 2018 6 publications

Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a finish of 8th.

  • 15Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 8thAverage finish
  • 53%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

15 tests, 2014 to 2018

0%50%100%20142015201620172018Average 53%2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2014): P2 of 14, Beat 92% of the field2015 Winter Tire Market Overview (2015): P18 of 51, Beat 66% of the field2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2015): P5 of 19, Beat 78% of the field2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14 (2015): P5 of 16, Beat 73% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test (2015): P9 of 18, Beat 53% of the field2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2016): P8 of 13, Beat 42% of the field2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2016): P7 of 15, Beat 57% of the field2016 AZ Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2016): P9 of 14, Beat 38% of the field2016 Winter Tire Market Overview (2016): P10 of 49, Beat 79% of the field2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016): P9 of 20, Beat 58% of the field2016 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2016): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2017): P8 of 8, Beat 0% of the field2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2017): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test (2018): P8 of 12, Beat 36% of the field2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test (2018): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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  • Average 53%
The latest test

2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test P6 of 10

Strong: Straight Aqua Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Record by discipline

Where the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P6.5 of 11 45% -
Dry Handling 2 P5.5 of 11 55% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P7 of 11 40% -
Wet Handling 2 P6 of 11 50% -
Straight Aqua 2 P6 of 11 50% -
Snow
Snow Braking 2 P7 of 11 40% -
Snow Handling 2 P7 of 11 40% -
Comfort
Noise 2 P5.5 of 11 55% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P5 of 11 60% 1

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind 9 0 9 - 0%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind 8 6 2 - 75%
Michelin Alpin 5 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Nokian WR D4 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Kleber Krisalp HP2 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Firestone Winterhawk 3 7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind 7 5 2 - 71%
Barum Polaris 3 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Falken Eurowinter HS449 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Viking Snow Tech II 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Semperit Speed Grip 2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Yokohama W drive V905 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Dunlop Winter Response 2 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 This tire 15 0 8th 53%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO Successor 7 0 9th 52%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 15 tests. Updated October 11, 2025.

Across 15 winter tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 delivers mid-pack overall performance (avg 7.7/field) with standout traction efficiency and aquaplaning security, but inconsistent dry braking and mixed wet/snow results limit headline positions. It achieves several upper-mid finishes in broad-market ADAC/Auto Bild overviews (e.g., 2/14 in 2014 ADAC, 5/19 and 5/16 in 2015 ADAC) and a strong UHP aquaplaning showing, yet suffers notable deficits in dry braking and rolling resistance in certain sizes.

Key strengths are low rolling resistance in some SUV-fitment tests and strong straight-line aquaplaning, alongside generally competitive pricing in context. Weaknesses center on dry braking (occasionally last place) and variable wet/snow braking versus class leaders, leading to few test wins and mostly mid-table results.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong
    Details
    • 11/11 dry braking in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter (+15% from best)
    • 9/11 dry handling in 2018 Autobild UHP (+5.8% from best)
    • 8/8 overall in 2017 Auto Express (225/45 R17) highlighting dry/wet trade-offs
  • Wet and Snow Braking Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • Wet braking 8/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP (+9.9% from best)
    • Snow braking 8/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP (+8.8% from best)
    • Mid-pack wet/snow metrics driving 8/12 overall in 2018 ACE (185/65 R15)
  • Aquaplaning Variability Minor
    Details
    • Straight aquaplaning 10/11 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (+10.9% from best)
    • Contrasting 2/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP indicates size-dependent volatility
  • Rolling Resistance Variability Minor
    Details
    • 9/11 rolling resistance in 2018 Autobild UHP (+17.4% from best)
    • Contrasts with 1/11 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
  • Dry braking Strong in 4 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 15

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2018 2 tests
2017 2 tests
P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 225/55 R17

Good

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingRolling Resistance WeakStraight Aqua WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1

P8 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

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.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

2016 6 tests
P6 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2016 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 finished last year's winter test dead last, so being close to the Michelin and sixth overall will be a welcome result. Excellent aquaplaning results and low cabin noise boosted the overall score, however the tire struggled in the wet, and particularly dry braking where it finished last. Due an update in 2017.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

2015 4 tests
2014 1 test

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