Winter tire Updated October 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 review
80
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 97% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 80 · 9 reviews analysed Road tests 80 · 25 tests
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a Relative Score of 80 out of 100 among winter tires. In 26 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 10 times. Testers rate it best for wet (93) and weakest for noise (51). 9 owner reviews rate it 80 out of 100. 75% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 7 wear tests: about 48,000 km (30,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Wet 93 — 1st of 12 (2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test), 1st of 6 (2025 High Performance Winter tire Test)
- Strength: Comfort 87 — 3rd of 10 (2025 AMS Winter tire Test), 4th of 12 (2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Noise 51 — 8th of 8 (2025 Auto Express Winter tire Test), 11th of 12 (2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
80/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Would buy again
75%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
80/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 generally receives positive reviews for its exceptional winter performance, particularly offering reliable grip and stability on snow and ice compared to its predecessor. However, users have mixed opinions regarding tread wear rates and steering feedback, noting a slightly softer sidewall feel or faster wear under certain driving conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Improved cornering stability compared to the Blizzak 5
- Confident handling on steep mountain roads and winter inclines
- Good overall performance on dry and wet road surfaces
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users after limited mileage
- Numb or less communicative steering feel compared to predecessor models or stiffer alternatives like the LM005
Worth knowing
- Users running staggered setups on performance sedans, such as an Alfa Giulia with 225/255 sizes, noted that the tire feels slightly less stiff than the Blizzak LM005.
- Fitted on a Mini Cooper Countryman ALL4 JCW, the tire handled light snow adequately, though it exhibited a somewhat numb steering feel on dry and wet surfaces.
26 published test appearances (25 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 |
Source: Auto Express
2026 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
5th of 16
Best: Wet Braking (concrete) · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 12th of 16 | |
| Value | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 8th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 2nd of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
5th of 18
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 2nd
Weakest: Comfort (tester's mark) · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 18 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 18 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 18 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 1st of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 18 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 18 | |
| Dry Lane Change | 6th of 18 | |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 18 |
Source: Teknikens Värld
2026 AvD Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 15
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 15 | |
| Value | 13th of 15 | |
| Wear | 6th of 15 |
Source: AvD
2026 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 205/45 R 17
4th of 9
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 9 |
Source: Sport Auto
2026 Winter tire Braking Test - 50 Sets · 245/45 R19
5th of 50
Best: Wet Braking · 5th
Weakest: Snow Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 50 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R18
5th of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
2nd of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 12 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 12 | |
| Noise | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2026 Al Volante Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
5th of 6
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 6 | |
| Noise | 4th of 6 |
Source: Al Volante
2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
5th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 11th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 High Performance Winter tire Test · 275/35 R19
2nd of 6
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 6 | |
| Noise | 4th of 6 |
Source: Sport Auto
2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals · 225/45 R17
4th of 5
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 5 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 5 |
Source: TÜV
2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
4th of 10
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Value | 7th of 10 | |
| Wear | 5th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2025 Autobild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/50 R 19
1st of 11
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
6th of 51
Best: Snow Braking · 6th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 AMS Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 10
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 31
Best: Wet Braking (concrete) · 1st
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 31 | |
| Noise | 17th of 31 | |
| Wear | 12th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 20th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 1st of 31 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Die Reifentester Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 7
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 7 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
6th of 51
Best: Snow Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
4th of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 11th of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 55
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | C in 76% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70–75 dB |
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