TJ & Bridgestone Talk Blizzak WS90 | Tire Rack

The ever-popular Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is the topic of conversation during this episode of “TJ Talking.” TJ Campbell, our tire information and testing manager hits up Bridgestone’s Will Robbins, senior product manager at Bridgestone, for the inside story on this winter tire.
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[@koofdome]

Just got this last week. Literally feels like I’m driving on a summer road now. Insane

[@snakehead5444]

Had some ws80s on my wrx. Plenty of traction on ice and snow but not enough to keep me from spinning through three gears on forest RV trails. Most fun I’ve ever had with the car.

[@MJ0781]

Had these installed on my 2018 Accord Sport 2.0T for about 2 1/2 seasons. Remember to remove them once temps rise above 50F consistently. I’m installing a brand new set and can’t wait. The confidence on these in Snow, Ice, Slush and Freezing Rain is unmatched. Very hard to make these tires spin, there’s that much grip. I’ve gone up many snowy and icy hills while cars and trucks were stuck. 💯 Satisfied

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

I am moving to New York a few miles away from Canada. Got the WS90's. Never knew you guys supplied Canada's ambulances!!!

[@alexanderradetsky6994]

Going into my second winter using WS90s on my FWD ‘10 Mazda3 in the tri-state area. They’ve been flawless. (Plus, it’s always fun to drive past trucks and SUVs stuck on their all seasons in my tiny car)

[@saiyajinelitehoss]

Agreed. I passed a truck (probably with worn down all seasons) w/ WS90's on my 2010 manual transmission Toyota Yaris, doing like 50-55 while they were only doing like 40 mph or so..

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

I used drive back home in terrible weather passing up trucks in my old Kia Rio with cheap snow tires. On one night I was the only one allowed to do pizza delivery because of my tires. Excited to see what my Avalon can do on the WS90's

[@joepearlzz8504]

Second season was just as good as the first??

[@ssgtrom9739]

Just ordered 2nd set, very good tire! I have a rwd m235i, definitely not a “safe” winter car in anything but these tires

[@madmax232]

Just went out yesterday in a snowstorm in my IS 350 F sport RWD with these on... zero issues whatsoever. $850 very well spent

[@tirerack]

We're so happy to hear these tires have hit the mark for you! Thank you for sharing with the community.

[@dsmatts]

Just picked up a news set of WS90’s for the stage 3 S4.... I’m excited to try them out.... currently have on WS80 that are just at the transition from multi cel to standard winter compound.... I forgot how much more grip my summer performance tires have and when I first drove on the used WS80’s it’s was quite fun to say the least... with a 500 Hp S4 it’s easy to get loose on the used WS80’s but I still get good feedback and it is very controllable, and easy to tell when traction is gonna break... looking forward to putting on the new WS90’s.... just need that snow

[@89foxguy]

I just park mine lmao. Glad to see another s4 owner 👍

[@joepearlzz8504]

How many GOOD seasons did you get with multi compound before it became a regular snow tire performance?

[@jasonroberts2049]

Blizzak WS-90 nissan rogue awd for the WIN!!! 2 different vehicles, same great winter performance. Feels like driving during the summer....

[@saiyajinelitehoss]

Cool video. I put a set of these on my car & we got some snow recently for me to test them on, I did better than expected, no real complaints. Slinging pizza's in a manual transmission toyota yaris while it was snowing didn't really give me any problems. However, I could see if there was a lot a lot of snow or a ton of ice I would be SOL without AWD, but that wasn't the case.

[@tirerack]

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

[@adrian6492]

First time experiencing winter tires in the yaris?

[@sarayoung9395]

How well do these work in snow and ice during the break in period?

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Good question. In my experience, winter tires generally do not have a break in period. The compounds are so soft that there's really no need to break in the tires as it is with Summer and AS tires.

[@nicolec7290]

That last question was the one I was waiting for. I’m going to get a set of 4 for the wife’s subie

[@tirerack]

We hope you and your wife enjoy the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90!

[@KC-632H]

Wonder how many seasons a guy will get with the ws90 going on 4 yrs with my nokian hakk r2suv on my GMC Sierra looking for a good winter tire for the wife’s 2021 Mazda CX-5

[@tirerack]

Thank you for reaching out! The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is typically good for 4-5 seasons. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@luckyme4053]

Anyone has experience some vibration at the high speed with this tires b Vs90 ? I have them on my 2017 Camry and I got some vibration after 120 km/h . I understand those are winter tires not racing tires. I had before Continental winter Si and I I had no vibration but I was really disappointed about that set of tires ,poor performance in the winter ( for snow was ok ,for ice was complete garbage)

[@Pometheus95]

Are these made for SUVs like the Rav4 how come a discount associate recommended these over the DMV 2 to me?

[@JETZcorp]

If it exists in your size, it should be fine. Your Rav4 is an SUV in terms of style, but not in terms of size and weight. It's mechanically closer to a hatchback with a lift than it is to any truck. There are LOTS of sedans and even coupes that are bigger and heavier. Unless you're regularly hitting real off-road terrain, a passenger car tire should be ideal. Ride, handling, and cost will be superior.

[@2010challengerRT]

These would have been my first choice, I needed new winter tires for my Challenger. But they don't offer them in 245/45R20 or really any 20 inch size that is close. They were either unlisted on the sites or listed but zero availability. So I went with Continental Vikingcontact 7 instead.

[@tirerack]

We are sorry this tire is not available in the size you are looking for. However, the VikingContact 7 is an excellent winter tire.

[@joepearlzz8504]

How were they in deep snow ice and slush?

[@wudger901]

I’d have thought there would be more technical details.

[@annonemus21]

does it perform better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded tires?

[@JETZcorp]

Without having any direct experience with each, I'd have to say I'd be very surprised if they did. That Nokian is a flagship tire and serious business in the weather. I'd expect it to be somewhat compromised in milder conditions, though. Due to the studs alone, if nothing else.

[@robs1714]

Just put these on my 2019 rav4

[@musicfashionstyle4251]

I try it to my car it look like not working good on snow and ice.

[@dhruvpatel8793]

Just bought it hope it works well in Ontario

[@tirerack]

We hope you enjoy your new tires!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

WS90 vs X-Ice Snow?

[@Wasabi9111]

I have the Same question.

[@Arsing116]

Me too. Need to decide today!

[@MJ0781]

WS90 for ultimate grip. X-Ice for lower ride noise and better handling.

[@SCraig-Handsome]

I bought X-Ice Snow SUV, they have been great except in an extreme downpour. For that you want Performance Winter Tires like the Blizzak LM005

[@swa99a10]

Here isn't charging I have to replace it.

[@jtomtl]

now where is Blizzak DM-V3? SUV owners doesn't deserve newer snow tires?

[@meanodustino9563]

So these tires are pretty much a 2yr tire. HARD PASS.

[@dustyc324]

it's a winter tire. I'll spend a few hundred bucks every few years to stay on the road. worth it to me.

[@JETZcorp]

Winter tires rely on soft compounds AND tread pattern depth. If it lasts longer, it will work worse, period. In dry and wet weather, a hard tire with long life can work fine because you probably aren't getting anywhere near the grip limit. On snow and ice, just getting through the intersection or stopping at a light is a full-race event in terms of grip demand. If you want something that lasts longer, make sure you have a good comprehensive insurance policy, and/or a lot of sick days built up at work.

[@mandingo1125]

Every 3 years I buy new winter tires. I love my Blizzak Ws90