Bridgestone Car Tires

Initial Review, 2500 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2012

We finally had snow this winter in New Castle County, Delaware and I just got home from going to the grocery store in the snow. These tires are wonderful in the snow and slush - the car never slipped and I never spun the tires. They are much better in snow and slush than the OEM Continental's that came on the car. They are better than the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50's I had on my last car. The General Altimax Artic's are very impressive while driving in snow and slush - the the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50's were never this good.
The General Altimax Artic's are noisy on dry pavement because they are studded.

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
January 17, 2012

I drive a 2007 Prius touring edition (stiffer suspension & +1 wheels. OEM were bridgestone potenze - garbage, I replaced with Flaken 912's - better handling but extremely rough riding - exceptionally loud and wore to tread bars within 25K miles. I replaced with these and have only 1000 dry miles (no rain or snow in S. Cal yet. But... amazing change! Like a new car: indescribably smoother ride, much quieter so that we can use the hands-free phone again, tracks like a porsche 911 and so ar has increased my fuel efficiency by about 2 mpg - combined city and freeway driving. Just a terrific choice and when spending this kind of money, you are always unsure about a decision when you can't easily swap tires if the choice is bad. You will not regret these. Just need to test the wet traction and wear life. GREAT TIRES - very happy!!

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

These WS - 70 Blizzaks are awesome all around tires. The car feels like it is attached to the road. Ice and snow grip is tremendous. My family feels much safer in the winter driving conditions with these tires mounted. I would absolutely buy another set of these tires.They are well worth the investment.

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

Although we have not had much snow this year, we have experienced slippery conditions with some icing. I have used the Blizzak LM-22 and LM-25 series in the past on different vehicles. The WS-70 has a lower speed rating but was the best fitment for the Honda. The road manners are outstanding and the overall stopping, turning and starting are way above average. There is some sacrifice for higher speed stability but this is to be expected for an ice and snow tire. I decided to keep the original size tire on the original rims but have found no disadvantage thus far. The car rides through messy weather like it is on dry pavement.

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

Another hellish winter storm here in Seattle area. We got snow on top of freezing rain on top of 6 inches of snow. These Blizzaks are amazing. I've been up and down numerous steep hills with barely any slippage and rarely the ABS would kick in. I was going up and down streets that only the bravest (or the most foolhardy) souls would venture without problems. I just went for a "survey" drive to check out the carnage... saw many cars, including many SUV, abandoned on the side of the road. These tires really prove the fact that tires are the only thing that makes any difference in this mess. AWD vehicles with all-seasons got nothing over my FWD minivan with Blizzaks.

Initial Review, 12000 Miles on Tires
October 18, 2010

Have had these tires for a year now... put on 20,000km. Good all around traction.



These tires ride firmly and I don't mind that.



What I do mind is that they are noisy... and have gotten noisier over the past year with a 'worn wheel bearing sound'... except I know that it's the tires and not the wheel bearings (verified this with my mechanic).



I'm not entirely surprised... These tires were noticeably cheaper than similar tires at the time... though it's not so bad that I'm going to replace them immediately.



As long as these tires provide the traction I want, I'll keep them on my car but I probably won't buy them again unless I get them for next to nothing.

Initial Review, 400 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2012

First iuse this tire for track days. The car has 19" wheels so all tires are expensive. I run the tires until the bead shows. I have run r compound ties, michielin sport cups (3), Hoosier A6 (1), street compounds Michelin PS2 (4) super sports (4), Yokohama sport vans (6) ADVAN AD08. It is within this experience that I report on the RE11. The number in the parenthesis is the number of track days I got out of each tire. The RE11 lasted 7 track days and stick well, not as good as the R-compound as you might suspect. The ADVANs wore well but did not stick. The RE11 are a good compromise of wear (cost) and grip. Until I win the lottery and can afford to rin the R-compound I'll stick with the RE11s

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I purchased a set of 19" rims as a summer set up and went with the recommended 8.5 & 9.5 package. I choose the Pilot Super Sport when I heard they were replacing the PS2's based on Tire reviews and E90 Post reviews. At first I was afraid of moving up to a 19" wheel and tire from my O.E.M. 18" Bridgestone run flats because I really like the way road and handled. These Super Sports are by far the best tires I have ever purchased. They ride exceptionally quiet and smooth and handle like nothing I have ever experienced. I can't say enough about the performance and the killer aggressive look. The only complaint I may have is the tread life. I recently removed them from my car to change over to my factory 18" rims and Blizzaks and noticed that the tread depth is going quick. This being said, I plan to use them till the end and then I may switch to a High Performance All Season tire (DWS?) that will give me more than two summer seasons. If money wasn't and issue I would keep buying them. Fantastic tire for the true sports car enthusiast!

Initial Review, 40000 Miles on Tires
January 22, 2012

My car had the OEM runflats which made more noise then a 4 whell drive truck. The Continental Contiprosport 3 was very quiet all the way to 40,000 miles. I just replaced the tires with the same ones, and will try for 40,000 miles again. The ride, and traction was about as perfect as possible. The OEM Bridgestone Runflat I achived about 30,000 miles, but the noise was very loud, and the ride very rough. I would recomend these tires to someone who is looking for a good clean ride with out the noise.

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

These tires are a steal at Tire Rack's close out prices, which are the same as when I bought my set two months ago. I am surprised there are any left in stock. I replaced Michelin Pilots with these tires based on price/value/performance and excellent ratings on Tire Rack. I have not been disappointed. My 2007 Audi A8L is a fast big car and I feel absolutely glued to road. Ride comfort is outstanding, and get this....these tires are substantially quieter than the Michelins. I don't know about tread wear, but I do know that I am totally impressed with these tires, and I am picky and hard to please when it comes to rubber on my ride.

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

I switched to this tire from the OE tire which was a bridgestone run flat. i had horrible experience with them. I installed this tire and it was a world of difference. the car drives better and rides smoother and is quiter. There will have to be a lot of advances in RFT's before i ever purchase another. Their time just has not come. The tire design looks agressive and looks like it would be noisy but that is not the case at all. haven't had them long enough to evaluate treadwear. I am positive it will meet expectation of this type of tire.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2010

After more than 10 years driving a Porsche Boxster with Dry Weather Only Performance Tires (PZero, Michelin PS2's, Bridgestone Potenza S02, S03, and 050 Pole Positions in 18 and 19" sizes) in the West Coast and Southwest I decided to move to Chicago. Having spent the first 25 years of my life here, I knew what I was getting into in terms of driving conditions in the winter, in fact when I received my drivers license, I took the test in the snow in a rear wheel drive manual in January here. My options: 1) Sell Boxster and get something with All Wheel Drive, 2) Buy second car and store Boxster, 3) Buy 2nd set of wheels with dedicated winter tires. I went for the 3rd option and purchased the WinterContact 810S tires from Continental on a set of 17" Stock Porsche Wheels.



I waited until after Thanksgiving to do the changeover and spent a good number of days driving in the very cold and periodically wet weather with the Bridgestone 050 Potenzas Pole Positions on 19" Carrera S Wheels. VERY SCARY! Seriously, when it was colder than 35°F, I elected to take a cab rather than driving as it just was not worth the risk. After doing the swap (I suggest buying a 4-way wrench and floor jack), I am completely blown away, the car is quiet, comfortable, and well mannered on dry (cold) roads and superior on wet and snowy roads conditions. I can pull into and out of parking spots layered in 6 inches of snow/slush, cruise side streets, and alleys, and have no problem ascending or descending the 15° ramp that goes in and out of my building garage. I strongly recommend this tire over any 4 season option! Most tire shops will swap and store your other wheels for a minimal price twice a year, in my case I stick them in my storage unit. It takes about 30-45 minutes to do the complete changeover including bagging up the other wheels (to keep me clean). Best tire purchase I have ever made! I am only limited by the height of the front spoiler!

Initial Review, 78000 Miles on Tires
January 22, 2012

These tires provide a smooth quiet ride and have really good wet traction in my opinion. My favorite part is they wear like iron. My set has 78,000 miles and the tread is literally only half gone. I have to replace two tires now only because of an inch wide wear on the passenger side that has wore the tread to nothing. The secret is I have them rotated and balanced and my alignment checked each time my oil is changed (between 7-8K miles). I have all of that paid for at Firestone for the life of the car. If I can figure out what is causing the inside tread wear, I am expecting to get over 100,000 miles on the two remaining tires easily. I would highly recommend these tires to anyone!

Initial Review, 7000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I have a 09 camry se and my car came with Bridgestone EL400 which its one of the best rated tires in that size not only best rated but one of the most expensive as well, in my opinion those tires are terrible I still had 6/32nds left of rubber but traction was just terrible any little take off my tires would just spin (specially in my car it came with no traction control). I know the basics about tires and maint. of tires so i did a little research and I bought the Pzero's and it was the best investment i have made for my vehicle, traction improved alot, quiet tires, no hydroplanning. Im very happy with this tires. I heard alot of complains on this website about this tires just remeber you just dont throw them on the vehicle and drive them until something goes wrong. (get them rotated, inflate them with the correct pressure and do a wheel alignment once a year)

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2012

Had first snow fall today in New York City about 6 inches where I'm at. Plowed through the snow no problem without slipping or sliding. I dont understand what these other people are talking about saying they dont feel safe and the tire isnt good in all weather conditions because it is. Also, not to mention my car doesnt have any stability control or traction control even though it is a 2008.

Initial Review, 11500 Miles on Tires
January 10, 2012

When you are limited to RFT Tires, you really don't have much choice. I live in AZ where we see maybe 10 days of rain a year. My P-Zeros RFT's are 'simply without equal' as long as you have 'dry or slightly wet' roads. Naturally the MINI COOPER S is built to handle 'very well'. To that, I have made some 'upgrades' to the 'overall performance' of the car. I admit that I 'love driving fast' and when you make 'quick cuts' around 'slow moving traffic' at 'high speeds', you don't have time to wonder if your tires are 'up to the task'. Fortuantely the P-Zero's can easily and without any hesitation go where I point the car. Sometimes with maybe a 'foot or two' clearance when I change lanes at 80+ MPH. Wear is about what you would expect. The outer part wears faster than the middle of inner part of the tire.
I've driven Bridgestones as well and they are also 'very good', but the Perilli still does the job 'better'! Road noise is 'nil' Comfort? Well, Mini's don't have 'suspension' that 'comforts out' every bump in the road, but for the 'superior handling of the MINI, that is 'more than acceptable'. I wouldn't hesitate to get these tires again! Just 'Remember'. These are Ultra High Performance Summer Only Tires. I live very near Phoenix so there is 'never a chance of much rain'. If you live in a place where it does rain somewhat often, these may not be the tire you're looking for.
In AZ, they are TOPS!

Initial Review, 250 Miles on Tires
November 09, 2011

This is my initial impression of the Blizzak DM-V1's after driving through some nasty wintry snow mix this morning here in central Wisconsin. Let me put it this way, the cost of the 4 tires, $650, has been THE single most positive investment that I've ever made with such immediate return. There were two cars, an SUV, and a pickup that had run off into a ditch on this lonesome country road that has a steep descent and sudden ascent. Well I was the only vehicle to make it pass the pile-up and up and over the hill. I am sold on these Blizzaks for life! Let me point out that our SUV is 2WD and has NO nanny control, oh I mean traction control. So these tires, to me at least, are worth their weight in gold. Oh and one tip: Allow the first 100 miles or so to break-in the Blizzak DM-V1's to wear down the mold release rubber "spikes". After that expect ultimate winter traction in all conditions. Thanks to Blake & Tire Rack and especially the engineers at Bridgestone!