Tyre reviews Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 SUV. Page 1 426

I bought these tires in size 225/60 R18 for my RX400h. I decided to deviate from the standard size 235/55 R18 based on the feedback from hybrid owners on the track. Before this, I had never driven on studded tires and had been running on the standard size YOKOHAMA IG35, NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA R SUV (no longer in production).
Pros:
1. The sidewall

The tires were taken to replace the Hakkapellita 7 SUV. The tires are less noisy compared to the previous ones, they handle the road well, and they balance perfectly. I'm satisfied with the quality. However, I'm not satisfied with the store's service. I wanted to buy tires for another car, but they delayed the shipment to the pickup point, and I needed to drive to the North, which is dangerous on summer tires. As a result, I had to cancel the order and look for winter tires in stock locally. The manager canceled the order and informed me that a sum of 670 rubles would be deducted for the return. I agreed. Then the manager announced that the deduction amount had increased by 345 rubles without any explanation. I don't mind, but perhaps someone in the company MosaVtoshina needs this money more than the buyer. I've bought tires from this company multiple times before, but after this incident, I'm disappointed. I don't recommend it. Avoid manager Titov, as she either doesn't respond or doesn't keep agreements.

There are as many opinions as people, but for me, this tire is very comfortable. I put it on my Skoda Kodiaq and drove the season out, and the studs are still in place. On snow, ice, and slush, the steering is stable, braking is predictable, and at no point during braking did I feel like I was going to catch up to the car in front of me. What worries me more are the people behind me.

My first experience on winter tires.
Pros:
- Holds very well on icy roads (black ice or frozen snow, or something in between).
- On ice, very pleasant and controllable slipping. Does not rattle the car, instead damps out and is very comfortable. Maybe this is the studs and the tire itself. I do not have ESP.
Cons:
- In the snow, even small,

Toyota RAV4 225/65 R17. I don't like to stand out on the road, but I love feeling safe while driving, as I usually drive in the city and long trips are quite rare. I like these tires because they help me stay on course, and can even help me get out of a snowy and icy trap if needed. When you visit your relatives in a remote area for a week, everyone either leaves with shovels at the ready or with proper tires. As a city dweller, I prefer the second option, and I haven't had to resort to the first one, although a shovel lives in my trunk all winter.

The tire performed well in all 3 winter conditions:
Ice - as expected excellent - braking is top notch
Snow - no problems at all, like on a full tread
Asphalt - all studs are still in place.
The noise on dry asphalt appears after 90 km/h.

Snow, ice, slush, freezing rain - all is well. But in turns it's not as excellent as on a straight road, and you get used to the good quickly. You can't cheat physics, 120 km/h in a 60-degree turn will throw you off the icy road on any tires. I lost a few studs after inflating to 0.8 atm, but otherwise the studs hold up perfectly.

Having a decent experience with winter studded tires from various manufacturers, I can say the following about Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 SUV 225/65 R17 106T XL tires:
Pros:
1. predictable handling on ice, rolled snow, and dry asphalt
2. excellent braking
3. good traction in shallow snow
4. excellent directional stability, less sensitive to rutting
5. do not become rigid in frost, even at -20 degrees
6. far from the noisiest among winter studded tires
7. comfortable ride on all types of road surfaces
8. the studs have not come off yet (time will tell)
Cons:
1. not the best handling on "snowy mush"
2. High cost
3. Made in Russia (increased imbalance on new tires and heavier than Japanese ones)

Great tire. Almost the entire season with a trailer around 1.5 tons, flight is normal. Behaves predictably. Holds the road perfectly. Not the first tire from this company. Satisfied with the purchase.

The tire was old, 2017 model (September 2021). The damaged part - I was only able to put it on at a truck tire repair shop with an air blower. Nobody informed me about such "peculiarities". Do not recommend buying at a store - even with a discount.