Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO 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 LM80 EVO and Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 18 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 LM80 EVO performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.

    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 LM80 EVO 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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVOFirestone Winterhawk 4
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used117
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.110.0
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score89.288.7

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    88.7
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVOFirestone Winterhawk 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.5
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 6.7
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO 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 LM80 EVO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO 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 LM80 EVO.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO or Firestone Winterhawk 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO 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 LM80 EVO 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 LM80 EVO.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO appears in 1 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 →