Bridgestone Blizzak LM 18 C 215/65 R16 106/104T

Bridgestone Blizzak LM18 C – Winter Tyres for Vans

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM18 C is a winter tyre for vans and light commercial vehicles. Bridgestone attributes comfort, grip on snow and ice, wet handling, and stability to it. Its construction takes into account the higher load requirements of commercially or privately used vans. The design considers frequent load changes, longer periods of standing still, and recurring use in daily commercial or private transport. Therefore, when choosing, not only the right size but also the actual use between city traffic, interurban routes, and longer motorway stretches counts.

The LM18 C is suitable for winter city traffic, regional delivery routes, and longer journeys. Loading, tyre pressure, and load capacity must be particularly carefully observed for vans. Even a winter tyre does not replace snow chains on icy inclines or when indicated by corresponding signage. For warm summer conditions, suitable summer tyres are preferable. Especially with heavy loads, axle loads, tyre pressure, and permissible load index must be observed because they directly influence stability, heating, and wear. Tyre pressure, tread depth, loading, and driving style significantly influence real-world behaviour and should be checked regularly.

Sipes create additional gripping edges, while tread grooves are designed to remove water and slush from the contact area. The winter compound is tuned for low temperatures. As this is an older model, no properties or comparative values of current Duravis or Blizzak generations are transferred. The technical specification and the condition of the specifically offered version are decisive. C marking, single or dual tyre index, and permissible speed are part of the approval and must fully match the vehicle. Which EU label values apply depends on the dimension, load and speed index, and the respective special version.