Given
43%
while driving a
Mazda 3 2.2D 150
(205/60 R16) on
a combination of roads
for 10,000
spirited miles
I bought these tyres since they are winning test across Europe. I'm mainly comparing to Nokian winter tyres, which I've had on one Ford Fiesta, and two Hyundai Getz's.
The Blizzak is fine in dry and wet conditions, but fails in snow, icy or general cold conditions. It can hardly stop or steer in a thin layer of snow, without ice underneath. However, if you are going side ways, it is excellent in slowing down the car, and helping you to crash head on, by straighten up your car.
The front tires are already down to 4-5 milimeters, and some of the lamellas are not cut all the way to this depth. I drive apprx. 20k km/year, and switches between summer and winter tyres, and I don't think the Blizzak will have a third season on the front tires.
A bit disappointing considering it is a some what expensive tyre. Maybe I'll try another "premium" tyre, or revert to Nokian.