Bridgestone 014134 Blizzak LM-001 RFT 225/55R17 97H Winter Run-Flat Tire

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 RFT (225/55R17 97H) is a premium performance winter tire engineered to deliver confident, precise handling across the full spectrum of cold-weather road conditions — from dry pavement and wet roads to slush, packed snow, and ice. Built with Bridgestone's Run Flat Technology (RFT), this tire provides temporary self-supporting mobility in the event of a complete air loss due to a puncture, so you're never left stranded in harsh winter conditions.

Key Features:

• 3D Sipe Technology: A multi-directional 3D sipe application and optimized tread pattern balance block stiffness with sipe flexibility, creating additional biting edges that significantly enhance snow and ice grip.
• High-Volume Slanted Grooves: Aggressively angled grooves generate strong snow-to-snow shear force for outstanding traction on snow-covered roads, while also efficiently evacuating water and slush to reduce hydroplaning risk.
• Rounded Corner Junctions & Tapered Horn Lugs: Improve water and slush flow through the contact patch for enhanced wet handling, stability, and control.
• NanoPro-Tech Polymer Compound: Ensures optimal silica distribution throughout the tread compound, maintaining rubber flexibility even in freezing temperatures for consistent grip and road contact across a wide range of winter conditions.
• Run Flat Technology (RFT): Reinforced sidewalls allow continued driving at reduced speeds for a limited distance after a puncture. Requires a compatible tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
• Winter Wear Indicators: Molded snow platforms in the main tread grooves signal when tread depth has reduced to the point where winter traction performance will be compromised.

The Blizzak LM-001 RFT carries a Load Index of 97 (1,609 lbs capacity), a Speed Rating of H, and a maximum inflation pressure of 51 PSI. It features an 11/32" initial tread depth and a black sidewall finish. Note: This tire is designed for winter use and should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45°F.