Review on Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 185/65 R15 88T winter by Mateusz Cieciora ᠌

Name: Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 185/65 R15 88T winter
Item: Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-02 185/65 R15 88T winter
Rating: 3

July 04, 2023

The quality was generally satisfied, there were minor shortcomings.

The tires were put to use for four months on a Skoda Octavia A7 1.4 TSI manual transmission, with front-wheel drive and a torque motor for mono-drive. Tire pressure is advised, albeit the driving style is not demanding, and the first 500 km were mostly neatly rolled. The tires were brand-new when I bought them, so I was surprised to see so many spikes after such little use. Although there had previously been expertise with operating Nokian, Michelin, and the vintage Bridgestone ice cruiser 5000, this was nowhere like comparable.
Rubber is typical for its price, but when choosing tires, it's crucial to consider the driving environment as well as the brand and model of the vehicle.

Pros

In 2022, rubber will still be a robust material for architecture and a good option. performs well on snow and ice. behaves properly on asphalt.

Cons

You can't really call it silent, in my opinion, because it creates some noise. Back-to-back braking on a wet surface, especially when all the spikes are in place. Rubber is sufficiently firm, but this isn't wholly a disadvantage because it's incredibly sturdy and keeps the road in place. The primary "for me" negative For 4.5 thousand miles on the front wheels, 15-20 spikes flew out of the tread's center, and the remaining spikes rotated 45 degrees. Almost new rear tires. This means that there is a considerable likelihood of losing 20–30 spikes per season when using a monodrive for city driving with episodic abrupt beginnings.