Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 – Tests & Review

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 photo, test, review, ratings

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 02 is a Premium Touring studded tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01.

Key performance

Dry performance
91.94 %
Wet performance
92.51 %
Wet braking
88.99 %
Wet handling
96.02 %
Snow performance
94.86 %
Snow braking
96.42 %
Snow traction
91.17 %
Snow handling
96.98 %
Ice performance
87.9 %
Ice braking
88.08 %
Ice handling
85.88 %
Ice traction
89.73 %
Rolling resistance
85.27 %

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 Tests

2017 ABW.BY (205/55 R16)

In 2017 experts from the ABW.BY have tested Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded  winter tires.

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
Last place in Wet braking. +5.9m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
Last place in Wet slalom. +1.78sec handling time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
8th place in Dry braking. +3.15m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
4th place in Ice braking. +2.9m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
4th place in Ice traction. +0.6sec acceleration time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
7-8th place in Ice handling. +4.8sec handling time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
6th place in Ice slalom. +9.8sec handling time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
5th place in Snow braking. +0.68m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
6th place in Snow traction. +0.74sec acceleration time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
3rd place in Snow slalom. +1.9sec handling time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 test, review, ratings
7th place in Rolling resistance. +2.36kg/t rolling resistance.

Result: 6th place

  • The worst results on the wet.
  • Relatively long dry braking distance.
  • Average ice performance.
  • Good snow braking distance and handling.
  • High rolling resistance.

2018 Za Rulem (195/65 R15)

In 2018 experts of the Za Rulem magazine made an alternative test of the tire at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tyres.

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
8th place in Wet braking. +1.5m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
Last place in Dry braking. +3.2m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
4-5th place in Ice braking. +0.5m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
Last place in Ice handling. +2.4sec handling time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
6th place in Ice traction. +0.5sec acceleration time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
8th place in Snow braking. +0.8m braking distance.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
9th place in Snow traction. +0.5 sec acceleration time.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
9-12th place in Rolling resistance. +0.3 l/100km fuel consumption.
Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 stud test, review, ratings
9-12th place in Rolling resistance. +0.4 l/100km fuel consumption.

Result: 8th place

  • Average wet braking distance.
  • The longest dry braking distance.
  • Unbalanced on the ice: short braking distance, good traction and the lowest handling.
  • Good on the snow.
  • High rolling resistance.

Overall Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02

Test Size Place Score
2018 Za Rulem 195/65 R15 8 (12)
2017 ABW.BY 205/55 R16 6 (9)

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