In 2014 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the Bridgestone LM-32 at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 10 similar mid-range and premium winter tyres.
9th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.2 meters longer, than the leader.5th place in Wet handling. Bridgestone was 0.6 seconds slower, than the leader.8th place in Wet lateral stability. Bridgestone was 0.47 seconds slower, than the leader.5th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 0,7 km/h lower, than the leader.2-3th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.2 meters longer, than the leader.6-7th place in Dry handling. Bridgestone was 0.5 seconds slower, than the leader.1-2nd place in Dry slalom. Bridgestone was 0.7km/h faster, than the next tire.Last place and the worst result in Snow braking. The braking distance was 5.5 meters longer, than the leader.Last place and the worst result in Snow handling. Bridgestone was 2.4 seconds slower, than the leader.9-10th place in Snow traction.3-11th place in Noise level.
Overall Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 review
According to the test results Bridgestone shared last place wih Korean Kumho.
Main conclusions:
Average wet performance.
Good straight aquaplanning resistance.
Good dry braking distance and handling time; one of the best slalom speed.
The worst snow performance: the longest braking distance, longest handling time and low traction.
