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Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

13th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 shows mixed winter performance with pockets of excellence offset by frequent mid-to-lower table finishes. It peaks in headline braking/screening stages (notably Auto Bild's large-field qualifiers) and has a few podium overall results, indicating strong compound capability in straight-line grip and wear/value. However, across full discipline test batteries-especially in wet/snow handling and balance-it often slips to mid-pack or below, pulling down its consistency.
Overall, the tyre is competitive in selective metrics (braking, some large-field evaluations) and delivers good wear/value, but lacks rounded performance in comprehensive winter handling tests. Results cluster around mid-field with several bottom-third finishes, suggesting a dated pattern relative to rivals by 2012-2014.

Performance Strengths
  • Braking Performance (screening/qualifiers) Strong
    • 3/43 overall in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test
    • 3/50 in 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking
  • Overall performance potential in select tests Moderate
    • 2/15 in 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Test
    • 2/12 in 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
    • 4/15 in 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Shootout
  • Wear/Value Moderate
    • 2013 Auto Bild Top 15: noted extremely low wear and good value despite higher purchase price
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet and Snow Handling Balance Strong
    • 8/8 in 2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
    • 10/11 in 2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
    • 9/10 in 2010 AMS Winter Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
  • Overall consistency across full-discipline tests Strong
    • 11/14 in 2011 AMS Winter Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
    • 13/14 in 2011 European Winter Tyre Test (195/65 R15)
    • 10/14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
  • Performance at higher-speed/wider section winter fitments Moderate
    • 8/9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
    • 8/12 in 2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (195/65 R15)
Performance Over Time

Test History

10
of 11
2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Low on snow, only average in the wet. In dry conditions the Bridgestone drives safely and brakes well, but has a very high rolling resistance
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7
of 10
2014 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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6
of 8
2013 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Thanks to improved mixture, we can now recommended the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 as a balance winter tyre
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4
of 15
2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Shootout

2013
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

Recommended
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3
of 50
2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking

2013
Winner: Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3

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2
of 15
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Exemplary
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6
of 16
2012 European Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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8
of 9
2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

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8
of 8
2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Excellent in standing water and slush, the Bridgestone is comparatively poor in the dry and the wet
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3
of 43
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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11
of 14
2011 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

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13
of 14
2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

Good on snow, good on dry roads. Weakness in the wet, slight weakness on ice
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2
of 12
2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

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10
of 14
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 has excellent slush control, slightly let down by its rolling resistance.
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9
of 10
2010 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

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8
of 12
2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

Satisfactory.
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9
of 13
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 has an average performance across the tests let down by a lot of road noise in the dry and poor cornering in the wet.
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