Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 21 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 91.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 6.8 26 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 7.0 123 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 8.0 152 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 7.2 241 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 4.6 6 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
