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Snow Tires
- Best winter tire Michelin X-Ice Xi2 *Est. $100
- Budget snow tire General Altimax Arctic *Est. $80
- Studded snow tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 *Est. $140
- Mild-winter performance tire Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 *Est. $155
- SUV/Light truck winter tire Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 *Est. $130
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- Proven reliability and grip
- Replaces highly regarded Blizzak LM-25
- Not meant for harsh winters
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25, which earned more praise for snow-and-ice traction than any other performance winter tire. However, this class of tires is designed for mild winters, and testers in severe winter areas of Canada and Sweden have found fault with the LM-25's winter grip in the past. Critics expect the LM-60 will do better, thanks to its improved rubber compound and tread design. Still, these tires are meant to maximize a car's capability in cold and dry or cold and wet weather. If you need a workhorse tire to slog through snow and ice, experts say a severe winter tire such as the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 (*Est. $100) is a better bet.
Experts at TireRack.com highly recommend the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 based on their own testing. ConsumerReports.org also tests the tire but in less detail than TireRack.com. Canada's Automobile Protection Association (APA) recommends the Blizzak LM-60 but doesn't disclose any testing. We found owner reviews at TireRack.com and Epinions.com.
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Our Sources
1. Tire Rack
TireRack.com, a retail site that also tests tires, recommends the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 first on its list of top performance winter tires for 2009-2010. Elsewhere on this blog, staffers say they recently tested the LM-60 head-to-head against three other winter tires, but the results of this comparison had not been posted as of this update.
Review: Winter Tires or Snow Tires Which Do I Need?, Chad Hocker, Oct. 13, 2009
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org ranks the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 alongside 15 other performance winter tires, based on expert tests. Editors rate each tire's snow traction, braking on dry, wet and icy roads, hydroplaning, handling, ride comfort, noise and rolling resistance.
Review: Winter Tires for General Cold Weather Performance, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
3. Automobile Protection Association
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 is a top pick among performance winter tires at this Canadian nonprofit. Experts here say it's expensive, but it's also high-quality, quiet for a snow tire, "a bit softer riding than the Dunlop Winter Sport 3D" and "a superior choice for dry pavement handling."
Review: Winter Tire Info: Performance Tires, Editors of the Automobile Protection Association
4. Tire Rack
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 gets good average ratings in more than 100 customer reviews here, but it still falls toward the bottom of the performance winter tire category. Owners actually rate it a bit higher on snow and ice than their favorite Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3, but the Michelin outclasses the Blizzak on wet and dry roads and for comfort and treadwear.
Review: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60, Contributors to TireRack.com
5. Epinions.com
The Bridgestone Blizzak is a perennial favorite among users posting at Epinions.com. The more than 30 reviews posted here are for all different Blizzak models.
Review: Bridgestone Blizzak Passenger/Performance Tire, Contributors to Epinions.com
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