Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT

I used these tyres last winter and now they are put on my car again. On snow they drive very well. On ice ABS & ESP may flash, but it is still OK. On dry and above freezing temperature, their braking distance is longer than the 17 inch summer tyres.

As compared to the summer run flat tyres, they are much softer, silent and comfortable. The steering wheel is much lighter. The tyre wear is negligible too. If the summer run flat tyres are half as good, I believe that much more people will stay with run flat tyres instead of going to "normal" tyres.

I have purchased these tyres for my E85 BMW Z4 2.2 automatic. I took off the 225/45/R17 Birdgestone Potenza tyres and BMW wheels and fitted after market 16" wheels with 205/55/R16 91H. I am still keeping the 6 bags of sand and grvel over the rear axle and can only say that so far these tyres have been outstanding. Was amazed as it ground through thick choppy snow in the uncleared works car park. I live on a hill and have to negotiate two uphill bends from the main road to my house. No problem in 4 inches of snow. No discernable difference in handling from my summer tyres. Very little increase in noise. These tyres have not won any winter tyre tests, but reading other blogs BMW drivers seem to rate them highly and I suspect that they are one of the better choices in their RFT guise. The only thing that concerned me was the availability of replacements should I get a flat, so I bought six. If I.m luck enough to avoid punctures then I expect the rears fronts to outlast the rears, so six actually makes sense. ALthough these tyres are an outgoing model the tyres I bought in November 2010 from a large european online distributir were manufactured in week 43 of 2010.

Blizzak LM25 RFT.The uk winters are becoming less predictable every year and with temps going below zero i am glad i fitted winter tyres to my vehicle. The added grip in these conditions has helped me go through 4 inches of snow which surpised me. The tyres are not only safer in these conditions but the tread pattern allows effective dispersal of slush on the road. if you own a rear wheel drive vehicle i think it should be on top of your shopping list.