Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4: 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 19 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 still wins on ice, 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 17 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.8 21 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 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, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →