F150EB

I just got Blizzaks and find them to be extremely loud, especially on the highway.
Is this normal behavior? They are mounted in the proper direction.

flyingpostman

I find them to be just as quiet as my stock Pirelli's. As much as everyone dislikes the Pirelli's I think they are pretty decent, and quiet. Blizzaks have been noisier for me in other vehicles I won, but the F150 is insulated much better.

MikeyZ

Riding on Blizzaks is similar to an AT due to the aggressive tread design for the winter snowy months. They will be inherently louder than a normal street tire- that is why you only use them for winter.

Ford850

Blizzaks come in a wide range of styles. Some are more aggressive and louder than others.

F150EB

I have had Dunlop wintersports on other cars and hadn't noticed much tire noise, nothing like these.

cford716

The top 55% is also a special compound for ice that is softer and is easier worn off faster at higher temps. I am not paying the premium for this feature just to wear it off faster in the summer. I have had Blizzaks on all my cars for over 10 years now. Great tire in snow and ice. Have always been told after you wear off the compound you can run them year round if you wanted to. I never did.

Sorry, off topic, but for those interested:

What Makes Blizzak WS50, WS60 & WS70 Winter / Snow Tires Special?
Blizzak WS (Winter Studless) tires feature dual tread compounds consisting of outer tread cap and underlying base compounds. When viewed through a microscope, the outer Blizzak Multicell compound resembles the appearance of Swiss cheese because it contains millions of uniformly distributed microscopic pores that are constantly being exposed as the tread surface wears. In addition to providing thousands of miniature biting edges, these pores help wick away the thin layer of water that often develops on top of snow packed and icy roads, allowing the biting edges to better adhere to the surface for more traction. The underlying base compound is a standard winter tread compound.
How Long Will Blizzak Winter / Snow Tires Last?
The Blizzak WS-tires’ Multicell tread compound comprises the top 55 percent of the tires' tread depth with a standard winter tread compound comprising the remaining 45 percent. When Blizzaks are approximately 50 percent worn, their "snow platform" tread depth indicators "connect" selected shoulder tread blocks to indicate that the Multicell tread compound is almost worn out, and that the enhanced snow and ice performance is about to end.
We have personal experience on a wide range of vehicles from sports cars to SUVs. Our experience, and that of our customers, indicates that Blizzak winter / snow tires will typically provide 12,000 to 15,000 miles of winter service before wearing out their Multicell tread compound. Therefore, Blizzaks are providing an estimated three to four winter seasons of wear from their Multicell tread compound for the driver who drives an average total of 15,000 miles per year (with 3,000 to 4,000 winter miles per year).
Blizzak winter / snow tires are not recommended to be reinstalled when their tread depth has worn down to the "snow platform" tread depth indicators before the start of the winter season.
Can I Run Blizzak Tires Year Round?
As with any purpose-built winter / snow tire, Blizzak tires should only be used during the winter season to maximize their life span. Drivers should switch to their all-season or summer tires during the other seasons.
Drivers shouldn't run Blizzaks (or any other winter / snow tire) too early before or too late after the winter's core of late November to early April. This approximate four-month period represents the ideal time for winter tire use in many parts of the United States.
Winter tires don't wear in the snow, only when there isn't any!

Steve Osborne

i went with a no name copy of the cooper discover m+s...they have a buzz noise on the hwy, great grip so far...

ScottyBoost

Have had Blizzak DM-V1's (P275/55r20) on my stock 20" appearance package rims for two weeks now and they've been great. Cant say they're any louder than the pirellis I had on before. What pressure are you running yours at? thats all I could see making a difference in noise.

And for anyone reading just curious about the grip they give, they're unreal. Have some weight in the back now too and haven't had them slip once. Got a blizzard here this weekend and easily plowed through deep snow drifts, had plenty of traction on wind polished icy highways, and pulled 5 people out of the ditch on my way home. Couldn't recommend them more!

Scarlet

I've used the Blizzaks in the past and didn't like them at all. Had them on a '95 Escort and on my T'bird. Snow traction was OK, but ice traction stunk. When it comes to ice and hard packed snow, studs are the ticket. I started years ago with the original Cooper Weathermasters, studded on my '94 T'bird. Just on the rear at first. Then the following year the Weathermaster S/T II's came out, so I put them on all four corners. And then I put them on my '91 Tracer LTS 5 speed after I removed the T'bird from winter duty. tTat little car was leaving 4 wheel drives in the snow. They are a bit noisey with the studs. But I'd rather be able to stop and put up with a little noise.

shimmer

Not sure what decade your Blizzaks were made in for all those 90's era vehicles but here in 2013 Blizzaks have proven to be pretty darn good tires. You do realize that Blizzak is just a name of a line of tires and the actual technology has probably changed and improved dozens of times since they were introduced. I use the DMV1's on my F150 and they are very good. Very quiet, unreal grip in ice and snow. Wife has them on her Honda van, season 8 and now getting due for replacement. I am sure studded tires are good, but are not legal in many places, are noisy and are a definite compromise with the changing conditions most see in winter weather.