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Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Name: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Brand: Bridgestone
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92 (14 reviews)

Winter

Premium

9.2 /10 Recommended

Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.

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14 Tests Price from: £90 189 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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This tyre

Blizzak 6

9.2

Premium

Wintrac Pro+

7.2

Better at: Interior noise, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet braking

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5

Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Comfort

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.4

Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Snow traction, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking

Premium

Alpin 7

8.5

Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

Cinturato Winter 2

7.2

Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Comfort

Budget

Sport Master Winter

5.7

Better at: Dry braking

Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling

Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Snow traction

Upper-middle

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

8.2

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Snow traction

Upper-middle

Eurowinter HS02 Pro

6.6

Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

Pilot Alpin 5

10.0

Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Dry handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking

Premium

Winter

9.6

Better at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Comfort

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

8.7

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet circle cornering

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

8.7

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet braking

Premium

Scorpion Winter 2

8.6

Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Dry braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort

Budget

Polaris 6

8.3

Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Dry braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Superior wet and snowy performance: Offers sporty handling with exceptional grip and very short braking distances on wet and snowy roads.

Outstanding winter capability: Provides secure and confident driving on snow and ice, making it a reliable choice for winter conditions.

Efficient and comfortable ride: Features low rolling resistance and excellent rolling comfort which contribute to impressive mileage performance.

Weaknesses

Suboptimal dry weather performance: While optimized for wet and snowy conditions, braking distances on dry asphalt are comparatively longer with increased sensitivity to weight transfer and reduced rear axle stability during rapid lane changes.

Premium pricing: Carries a higher price level compared to alternatives, which may be a consideration for cost-sensitive buyers.