Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appear in 13 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, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 92.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 9.6 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 7.5 and 7.5.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in 12.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
