Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak W810 Premium2. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak W810 vs. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (46%) than Maxxis (21%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak W810 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the Blizzak W810 and the Vansmart Snow WL2 were tested.
| # | Bridgestone Blizzak W810 | Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R12 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Blizzak W810 Conditionally recommended2. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Still recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Bridgestone Blizzak W810 Conditionally recommended2. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,4 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 1,6 |
| Bridgestone Blizzak W810 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 4,0 | 4,1 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 3,7 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
| Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Rating: Not recommended | 2,7 | 2,5 | 5,0 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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