Bridgestone Snow Tires

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
April 06, 2013

I've had the Revo2 'LT' version tires for my F250 4x4 Diesel for 35,000 miles now. They are an incredible all around tire, especially compared to the factory tires that came with the truck. They grip well in wet, dirt, and they are quiet on the highway. The steering response may feel softer compared to other tires in its category, but it's not something I would consider a negative in a big heavy truck. I've towed 10,000+ lbs for hundreds of miles and the Revo2 were completely stable and planted. I have decided to use the Revo2 tires for the life of the truck since they perform so well in all conditions (I never tried them on snow). They resist hydro-planing extremely well, 70mph in down-pours and the tires just destroy any water in its path while other cars are in the slow lane with their hazard lights flashing, this might be due to the heavy weight of the truck as well. They last 35-40k miles depending on driving style, mine are near the tread bars at 36k which is about what I expect driving a heavy truck that is hard on tires. I can honestly say anyone would be very impressed with the all-around grip and feel of the Revo2 on a full size truck, it's truely a do-it-all tire and it does everything very well.

Initial Review, 7,500 Miles on Tires
December 24, 2012

I bought the WS70's last winter but it hardly snowed here in central Iowa, this year looked like it may repeat but then we just got hit by a blizzard and 12 inches of snow. The snow was the best part of the storm, it was the 2 inches of ice that was left on the roads after the snow plows went through that I thought would be the problem. I was very pleased and sometimes amazed how good these tires are, not once did I lose traction or start sliding around unlike many trucks and other 4wd vehicles that were in the ditch. I am still grasping that people don't buy winter tires in snow country or drive on bald tires year round, oh well I didn't need a tow truck to pull me out 3 days later. Buy these tires if you value safety of your family above all else. Now to the other details. Dry traction is a little on the spongy side and I feel the need to concentrate more but I expected that in a winter tire so not that surprised. Also I wouldn't go over 80 on these tires as it doesn't feel the safest. Overall these tire do exactly what they are supposed to do in the winter.

Initial Review, 1,100 Miles on Tires
April 04, 2013

Great A/S tire. This is my 3rd set of A/S tires on my Golf R, and the first one I've been happy with. Previously, I had the junk SP Sport 01 A/S factory tires which were good in nothing. Then, I replaced them with Michelin Primacy MXM4's, which were quieter, but still lacked wet grip, dry grip, and steering feel.

These 970's feel almost to the level of dedicated summer tires in the dry and wet, with the advantage of increased wear, better ride, and cold weather performance. They are not meant for deep snow or ice, but I have no doubt that they will do fine in the minimal snow/ice we have in Delaware. This tire gives up little to the PS3's and SportContact summer tires I've used in pure traction and steering feel. If you are looking for absolute top performance, look to the Pilot Super Sport, S-04 Pole Positions, or the RE-11a with dedicated snows/winter tires. However, if you can compromise just a hair, I think you'll be happy with these tires.

Initial Review, 17,000 Miles on Tires
February 09, 2013

The 710s are the OE tire on our 2012 Sienna XLE.

The outstanding characteristic of this tire and vehicle combination is steering response. The steering is so light and easy it is unlike any other vehicle I've driven. It makes this 2 ton+ vehicle seem like a much smaller, lighter vehicle. To call this van 'light on it's feet' is an understatement. We've taken it on one 2,000 mile trip and thought it was great on the highway. There is little noticeable wear after 17,000 miles. We've also driven in quite a bit of snow this winter and, while they're no Blizzaks, they get around just fine. I went through the tire selection matrix on Bridgestone's website and they are recommending the Dueler 422 as the top-of-the-line tire for this vehicle but I love the way this Firestone works so well on this minivan that I'd be worried about any loss of the great driving dynamics from the factory.

Initial Review, 44,000 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2013

A very good tire that gave me 44,000 troublfree miles. Probably could have gone another 10,000 to 15,000 miles but winter was coming on and i drive 3,000 miles a month, so I went ahead and switched to Goodyear's new F1 assymetric. I wanted something a little bit sporteier with better cornering. I am very very happy with theGoodyears, but the Bridgestone were quite good as well--a bit more sedate in the twisties. Very quiet at first, and a bit noisier after 25,000 or so and getting a bit noisier still by the time I switched. Not too bad really. Very nice manners, steering response was excellent. In two winters never really drove in anything but light snow and occassional ice. Very good response, but the Goodyears really excel. Al in all a high quality tire with a smooth and easy ride.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
December 11, 2009

Waited for a decent snowfall to write review.Blizzak definitely live up to being superior ice & snow tires. In stop & go traffic, cornering, steep hills & hwy driving they hold the road. Only used the 4x4 during the snowstorm, but soon realized the tire gripped so well (no fish-tailing) that I didn't need to use it.Highly recommend for winter driving.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
April 04, 2011

I purchased these tires based on their rating for rain and snow, and I was not disappointed. I live in San Francisco, and I am able to ride to Tahoe comfortably on light snow with no chains when most other cars stop.

On the negative side, the ride is a bit harsh and noise level is much higher than on the original tires that come with the car. But it's a trade off that I am happy to make in order to have better safety and handling in rough weather.

Initial Review, 44,000 Miles on Tires
March 21, 2013

Very good all around tire. If one front tire hadn't worn at the inner edge due to an alignment an issue, I probably could have gotten 50,000 miles out of this original equipment set. I normally use dedicated snow tires during the winter, as we live in the mountains of Northeast Utah at 6,450' MSL in a ski town, and have snow 4-6 months of the year. These tires worked well in snow, slush; not quite as well on ice, but well enough I felt comfortable not fitting dedicated snow tires. Wet and dry traction during summer months was very good. I saw some complaints in other reviews about noise, but I have not noticed an undue amount of tread noise or slap over expansion joints. I would definitely consider buying another set. I also appreciate that Bridgestone/Firestone was a sponsor of Driver's Edge (wish they still were) an excellent driver education program for teens, that actually teaches vehicle dynamics skills.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
March 18, 2013

We live in Denver and spend most weekends in the mountains. I've had snow tires on all my vehicles. Very happy with this tire. Yes, they are a little softer than stock all season which you notice driving "quickly", but the average person will not sense a difference in cornering, etc. In the snow, fantastic. Just yesterday, we drove over Loveland pass (sheet of ice covered in snow) and the car was rock solid. (Escalade, Dodge Pickup) were spinning their tires while the Sienna just cruised. Going downhill is where you really notice a difference...impressive stopping grip. All in all, can't imagine not having Blizzaks.

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
February 26, 2013

This is exactly what I was looking for such a light car as Honda Civic. Today it heavily snowed and there was freezing rain as well, lots of slush - the car behaves excellent!!!!! Complete satisfaction and great handling compare to previously used stock Bridgestone Turanza and Yokohama Avid. EnVigor. Michelin is a real high end!!!!!!

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
January 04, 2013

I am willing to pay the higher price for these to get a more aggressive tread and incredibly quiet ride. Hard to get both. I tow a travel trailer and go on road trips a lot and couldn't be happier with getting over 40k miles out of these. Quiet ride is huge to me and on a 3/4 ton SUV, they ride great as well. Deeper snow is tough but unless you have mud terrain, most tires will have a tough time.

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

This is my first ever set of winter tires, so I can't really compare them to any other tire, except all-seasons. My first misconception was that the tires would make my car invincible in the snow - they didn't. You still have to be mindful of how you're driving. Having said that, I've only driven a handful of times in the snow with these tires, and I fully enjoyed all of them. I could drive twice the speed of the other cars, in a lane that was still snowed in and had barely any tracking. I've also played around in a parking lot with about 2-3 inches of fresh snow and the responsiveness of these tires is very good. You will still slide if you're braking too quickly or turning too sharply, but much less than with the all-season tires that I've had in the past. I had one experience with deep snow, and it wasn't a good one. I tried to plow through a foot of snow in my driveway and got stuck. Not really the tire's fault, but I did notice that FWD with an open differential is not very good for those instances. That's why I think that your drive train will play a big part in the overall performance of these tires. Last thoughts - they look nice and meaty, noise level is low, and ride comfort is great. Not recommended for spirited driving, but excellent for everyday use. I would like to compare these to the Bridgestone Blizzaks, if I ever get the opportunity. Snow tires are fun!

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

I replaced my OE ContiProContact's at 36k miles after getting stuck in 6" of snow. These tires are just as quiet and proved increased traction in all weather conditions. In addition, the stiffer sidewalls greatly increase response, while not noticeably increasing harshness. I don't have enough mileage on the tires to comment on tire wear or fuel economy impact from switching to non LRR tires, but I would highly recommend these tires for a nice performance upgrade. They got me through a couple snow storms of 4-6" without too much drama, but they aren't a replacement for winter tires. They're more like a higher mileage summer tire with moderate winter capabilities, which is what I was looking for.

Initial Review, 5,500 Miles on Tires
March 20, 2013

This tire is impressive to say the least. It is our first "snow" tire and has made me a believer. I always thought all season tires were just fine but never again. After 5500 miles (in just under 3 months), we just did our first rotation and the wear is very even and minimal. We have made several ski trips with aggressive driving and a 1200 mile road trip with all different kinds of weather and temperatures and they take everything in stride except VERY slush covered roads. When the weather is warm, they tend to make some road noise at slower speeds do to their aggressive nature. If you're looking for snow tires, I would definitely recommend trying these. I thought the price was a little high but it seems to be paying off.

Initial Review, 45,000 Miles on Tires
March 02, 2013

i'm in my 3 year with these tires and still handle like the first, my easy going driving means i my get to a 110 kph i the dry but i'm still going a 110 in the snow weaving in and out of traffic (not trying very hard) getting by everyone. if you had these tires you too would wish and welcome snow.

Initial Review, 17,000 Miles on Tires
March 08, 2013

These wonderful Continentals replaced the absolutely awful original equipment Contis (4X4 Contact) which were toast by 20,000 miles; identically the same tread life exhibited by the same tire on my former 2004 V8 Touareg= terrible. On the 2004 I replaced with Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas (18") and loved those, however that tire is not available in 19" for the 2010. These DWS Extreme Continentals do all and more than those Bridgestones. At 17,000 miles, with 5000 mile rotations, I have suffered no ills whatsoever. Low road noise, outstanding treadwear to date even on this 5200 lb. vehicle, great, confidence-inspiring handling in sweepers. I have had no deep snow experience to date, but this is an all season, not a winter tire. The difference in wear rate vs. 4X4 Contacts is the ticket. 540 vs. 360 plus they cost less. Buy these tires from Tire Rack!

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
March 17, 2013

Just got tires but they ride smooth and quiet and also the claim of better mpg see,s to be legit on our first two tanks of gas after getting tires.smooth ride and handled well in some slight snow. So far so good!

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
March 11, 2013

Worst tire I've ever had. They are very loud and ---- in Ice/snow. I've never been in a 4x4 and been scared to drive in the snow, there terrible. The noise associated with these tires is unbearable on long drives. Buy anything else besides Hankook. For me its back to Bridgestone or nothing.