Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Falken Eurowinter HS01 appear in 16 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Falken Eurowinter HS01 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 9.3 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 89.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.7 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.5 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.4 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Falken Eurowinter HS01?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appears in 2 independent tests, Falken Eurowinter HS01 in 14, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →