Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Winter/Snow Tire for Cars & Crossovers in 255/35R18

Studless Ice & Snow

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  • Size: 255/35R18
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Breaking Down Tire Performance Categories - 2024 Special Test With Winter Update(26:05)

We understand that tire performance categories can be confusing. You want an all-season tire, but there are several all-season categories; how do you know which one is right for you? You want a summer tire, but again, which summer category? In this special demonstration, we took six all-season tires from three all-season categories and three summer tires from two summer categories to lay it out for you. Category-leading tires from the Standard Touring All-Season, Grand Touring All-Season, Ultra High Performance All-Season, Max Performance Summer, and Extreme Performance Summer categories are tested so you can see exactly what each "step up" gets you as a driver and what trade-offs were made along the way.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews BridgestoneBlizzak WS90

Tire Category: Studless Ice & Snow

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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Excellent
99%
$256
11M
9.2 - Excellent
9.1 - Excellent
9.1 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.1 Wet Traction
8.8 - Excellent
8.7 Corner Stability
9.0 Dry Traction
8.7 Steering Response
9.3 - Excellent
9.5 Light Snow Traction
9.3 Deep Snow Traction
8.9 Ice Traction
8.5 - Good
8.8 Ride Quality
8.1 Noise
8.4 - Good

Customers Say

Owners report excellent winter performance with consistent 9-10 ratings for snow and ice traction, highlighting confident handling on snowpacked roads and slippery surfaces. Wet traction scores similarly strong, with minimal hydroplaning concerns. Dry conditions show reliable grip (7-10 range), though slightly less critical for winter-focused use. Comfort receives praise for smooth ride quality despite occasional mentions of road noise. Treadwear ratings (7-10) suggest durability through multiple seasons, aligning with expectations for severe-weather tires. Feedback emphasizes the tire’s core strength in harsh winter conditions while maintaining well-rounded usability in wet and dry scenarios.

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918 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 892 positive
  • 26 negative

Customers overwhelmingly praise wet traction with nearly all ratings 8-10. Excellent hydroplaning resistance and confident grip in wet conditions align with winter performance expectations.

February 18, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Handles exceptionally well in rain/snow conditions. In heavy rain they were fantastic...

Shockingly good winter tires. Handles exceptionally well in rain/snow conditions. In heavy rain they were fantastic. Can’t say enough good things about them. Buy with full confidence. Blow by Subaru’s and Jeeps with all season radials in your front wheel drive car. Lol.

Vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 08, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

Excellent for rain and snow. These tires plow through the snow...

Excellent for rain and snow. These tires plow through the snow. They are a little noisy in dry weather, which is to be expected due to the aggressive tread pattern. In my opinion these are the best snow tires on the market.

Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic DX Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD, IL
Driving Style: Average
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928 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 913 positive
  • 15 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the Blizzak WS90's winter traction as excellent, with most scores at 9-10 for snow and ice grip. A few note slightly lower ice performance (7-8), but still praise reliable handling in severe winter conditions.

December 26, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...Snow acceleration is really good on ice and stopping is even better. Overall when I pass 4 wheel drive trucks on the way to work makes you feel more confident driving buy this tire!!

These tires are awesome! I will definitely buy another set for next winter. I have an 02 echo so it’s pretty light. We just got our first taste of winter in Ohio. I work for the DOT so I don’t have a choice but to go to work. The drifts were pretty high but I made it thru. Snow acceleration is really good on ice and stopping is even better. Overall when I pass 4 wheel drive trucks on the way to work makes you feel more confident driving buy this tire!!

Vehicle: 2002 Toyota ECHO Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WELLINGTON, OH
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 28, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

I won't run anything else in the New Hampshire winter. My Camry has been stuck once in years and over 210,000miles...

I love the Blizzak tire. This is at least my 5th or 6th set over the last 20 years on multiple vehicles. I won't run anything else in the New Hampshire winter. My Camry has been stuck once in years and over 210,000miles.

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Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Camry Base Model
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PLAINFIELD, NH
Driving Style: Average
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October 21, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...Stopping distance and response is great in the snow/cold and the car feels very well controlled...

Purchased this set of winter tires for my Cadillac CT4 V-Blackwing. There were limited snow tires available but I wanted to give these Blizzak WS90's a chance, and so far very pleased with them. I live in MIchigan. We get snow anywhere from November to April time frame, and consistently cold temperatures, down to single digit degrees. The Blizzak's have held up very well, improved ride quality and been very well to work in the snow/cold. Road noise is a little bit more from the large tread blocks, but not so much to interfere with conversational in the cabin. Stopping distance and response is great in the snow/cold and the car feels very well controlled. I only use the snow tires for winter seasons, and have stock summer tires for the rest of the year, so it remains to be seen how many seasons I can get from the Blizzaks' but hoping at least three seasons. So far very pleased with these tires.

Vehicle: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
Driving Style: Spirited
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953 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 910 positive
  • 43 negative

Customers consistently rate the Blizzak WS90's dry traction highly, with most scores being 9s and 10s. While primarily a winter tire, it delivers reliable dry grip and responsive handling, with some ratings in the 7-8 range still showing solid performance for its category.

February 27, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...WS90 have improved ride quality, less noise, better steering response, overall the best winter tires on the market I could use for my daily and ice racing days.

Great winter tires, I've used WS80 previously, my AMG is my daily, however I've done over 20 ice racing events on these tires, they preformed better than Nokian Hakka R2 and lasted longer. WS90 have improved ride quality, less noise, even better steering response, overall the best winter tires on the market I could use for my daily and ice racing days.

Vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: STREAMWOOD, IL
Driving Style: Spirited
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April 09, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...I drove at 70-80 mph from Providence to lower NC and back in December (1400 miles) and the tires essentially behaved as well as aggressive all-seasons and performance snows. Center-line control was fine. Lateral grip was stable.

After buying the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 tires in the spring on 2022, I was finally able this winter to test them in my 2020 AWD Camry. We had a mild winter on the RI and MA coasts of New England, so I was not able to drive in deep snow. However, we twice had 3 inches of snowy freeze that left barely traveled night roads slippery and testable. Forced, emergency level stops on freeze-glazed snow showed that the WS90 has grip and breaking. Picking the steepest terrains of College Hill in Providence, such as Jenkins Street, a nearly quarter-mile, one-way only, uphill road that no one attempts—the Camry never struggled, Blizzak’ s maintaining consistent traction and forward motion. No surprises for me.

The surprise for cautious buyers might be how well the tire behaves on dry highway. I drove at 70-80 mph from Providence to lower NC and back in December (1400 miles) and the tires essentially behaved as well as aggressive all-seasons and performance snows. Center-line control was fine. Lateral grip was stable. The ride soft but quite safe. If you were afraid to get these tires because of dry, highway driving—get them and simply give yourself a reasonable margin for fast highway turns and stopping. WS90s are excellent tires. Noise and wear have not been an issue.

Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Camry 4cyl SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PROVIDENCE, RI
Driving Style: Average
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November 20, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

Very responsive on dry, slight understeer which grabs late, but predictable...

Very responsive on dry, slight understeer which grabs late, but predictable. Wet is spot on. Haven't driven them in snow yet but can't imagine any problems based on wet performance.

Vehicle: 2024 Subaru WRX Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: JAMESVILLE, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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972 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 929 positive
  • 43 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the Blizzak WS90's comfort with 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent ride quality and smooth winter performance. Noise levels consistently score 7-8, maintaining quiet operation in harsh conditions.

January 21, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...comfortable ride

Good snowbtire, comfortable ride

Vehicle: 2018 Cadillac CT6 3.6L
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: CICERO, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 07, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...They are lot quieter than the ones I had before... When driving I feel like I'm driving on pillows.

Since we haven't received much snow so far, I am unable to answer some of you questions about ice/snow depth. They are lot quieter than the ones I had before. The previous tires were not purchased Tire Rack. When driving I feel like I'm driving on pillows.

Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Miles Driven on Tires: 50
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OGDEN, UT
Driving Style: Easy Going
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July 30, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Ride is comfortable, a little noisy, but not intrusive...

Living on a steep hill in Maine, these tires have worked perfectly for 7 seasons. Excellent grip in snow, wet or dry. Ride is comfortable, a little noisy, but not intrusive. I have recommended this tire to many people.

Vehicle: 2013 Honda Civic Sedan EX
Miles Driven on Tires: 70,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WEST BATH, ME
Driving Style: Spirited
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726 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 646 positive
  • 80 negative

Most customers rate treadwear highly, with scores mostly 8-10. Owners praise the Blizzak WS90's long-lasting winter performance and durable traction in snow/ice. A few lower scores exist, but overall satisfaction is strong.

November 24, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

Only have just over seven thousand on these tires after one season of use...

Only have just over seven thousand on these tires after one season of use. We only had a few light snow events (less than 4 inches) and these performed great. Had lots of wet weather winter driving though. In these cold and wet conditions, they were rock solid. They performed better than I expected on curvy roads both in the wet but also when the roads were cold but dry. Definitely would recommend them. Very satisfied.

Vehicle: 2022 GMC Terrain AWD SLE
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,117
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TOLEDO, OH
Driving Style: Average
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December 28, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

I replaced a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin's which were great tires, but the Blizzack's have way better tread wear...

I love these winter tires! I replaced a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin's which were great tires, but the Blizzack's have way better tread wear. If I have one negative about these tires, they don't corner very agressively like the Michelin's did, but when factoring the treadwear characteristics of the Blizzack's, there is no contest! They are, after all, winter tires!

Vehicle: 2018 Ford Focus ST
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DEARBORN, MI
Driving Style: Spirited
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Consumer Reviews

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Experience the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90(00:56)

In 1993, Bridgestone released their first “Blizzak” product, and winter driving changed forever. Fast forward to the present and the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is the latest iteration in this long line of winter performance.

Testing Studless Ice & Snow Winter Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90(2:09)

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is the latest Studless Ice & Snow Winter Tire from a prestigious lineage that has defined the category, so it serves as a strong benchmark and target for other popular tires in the category.

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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires 2020: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90(1:45)

Bridgestone’s Blizzak WS90 is a proven bad weather performer, providing a strong benchmark for the latest releases in the Studless Ice & Snow category.

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TJ & Bridgestone Talk Blizzak WS90(10:37)

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.

Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads 2019: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90(01:57)

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is the most recent in a long line of industry-leading products. We find out if this new tire lives up to the expectations of a legacy by comparing it to some of the newest and best on the market.

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A Closer Look: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90(00:44)

Bridgestone’s brand new Studless Ice & Snow Blizzak WS90 offers more responsive steering and improved wear life for starters. A greater contact area and 15% more block edges further increase ice traction and reduce braking distances in slippery conditions.

Winter just got a lot more interesting.

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