Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 Winter 265/50R19 110T XL Light Truck Tire

I just installed my 215 70 R17 Blizzak DMV2, on our 17 Subaru Outback, in time for the first sizable lake effect snowfall. The conditions were; 28 degrees, unplowed roads with 4 inches of snow over ice. The combination of the all wheel drive and the Blizzaks gave you the feeling that you were driving on dry roads. While I was driving conservatively , I did try some emergency braking and moderate acceleration. Both the braking and acceleration results were impressive with no squirming on acceleration and modest amount of lateral movement on the emergency stop. The dry road ability seamed good, but it is hard to compare to my Dueller all season sport tires. This tire turned an already good performing all wheel drive car into a tank.

I've been looking for a winter tire for decades that made me as happy as a set of Vredestein's I bought in the early 80's. I finally found them. I knew as soon as I drove away that these were what I've been looking for. They haven't disappointed yet. We've driven on ice, through snow and rain and I have complete confidence in the tires traction and control. No squirming on dry pavement either. I wouldn't hesitate to buy these again. Road noise is minimal for a snow tire, as good or better than the stock all season tires were. I like these better than the WS80's I had on a Malibu. I can't say enough about them and have been telling family and friends. It's not the ability to go faster than anyone else, it's the advantage you get over everybody else in control and stopping ability.