Bridgestone Blizzak 6 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 79 · 8 reviews analysed Road tests 79 · 18 tests
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The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional winter performance, delivering reliable stability and superior grip on snow and ice compared to its predecessor. While drivers praise its confidence-inspiring handling in harsh alpine conditions, a few note compromises in tread wear and sidewall stiffness.
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
79/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
79/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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 |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional winter performance, delivering reliable stability and superior grip on snow and ice compared to its predecessor. While drivers praise its confidence-inspiring handling in harsh alpine conditions, a few note compromises in tread wear and sidewall stiffness.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Improved cornering performance compared to the Blizzak LM005 / previous generation
- High stability and driver confidence in extreme sub-zero mountain conditions
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users over relatively short mileages
- Perceived reduction in sidewall stiffness compared to earlier models like the LM005
Worth knowing
- Users running a mixed setup on an Alfa Giulia (225/255 sizes) noted the tire is potent, though slightly less stiff than its predecessor.
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18 published test appearances
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
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 18 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 18 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 18 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 1st of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 18 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 6th of 18 | |
| Dry Lane Change | 6th of 18 | |
| Subj. Ice Handling | 5th of 18 |
Source: Teknikens Värld
2025 High Performance Winter tire Test · 275/35 R19
2nd of 6
| 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
| 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 Aqua | 5th of 5 |
Source: TÜV
2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
4th of 10
| 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 Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 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
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 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
| 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
| 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 Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 31
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 6th of 7 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 8
| 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 Aqua | 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
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
4th of 12
| 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 Aqua | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 11th of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
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