Tests 79 · 17 tests Owners 79 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak 6 leads, 79–75 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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78
Dry
Blizzak 6 +672Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 77 72 Reviews found online 81 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
88
Wet
Blizzak 6 +1177Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 91 78 Reviews found online 83 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 91% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 99% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) 97% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 96% -
80
Snow
Blizzak 6 +377Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 82 80 Reviews found online 78 73 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 94% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 95% 98% -
81
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +477Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 83 80 Reviews found online 78 72 -
57
Noise
Winter +1774Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 51 78 -
74
Treadwear
Winter +276Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 75 80 Reviews found online 73 – -
82
Handling
Blizzak 6 +1072Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Winter Reviews found online 82 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Dunlop Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 75 |
| Dry | 78 | 72 |
| Wet | 88 | 77 |
| Snow | 80 | 77 |
| Comfort | 81 | 77 |
| Noise | 57 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 76 |
| Handling | 82 | 72 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Blizzak 6
75
/ 100
Winter
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak 6 | Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 92% #3/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 75% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 98% #15/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #2/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 91% #7/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +3.7 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 95% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | −1.7 | Same test |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 92% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 0.0 | Same test |
| Abrasion | Other | 66% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 95% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | −28.9 | Same test |
| Noise | Other | 96% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 99% #8/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 59% #20/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 76% #6/15 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | −16.9 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 77% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 96% #5/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −18.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 13% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #5/5 · 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals | 99% #3/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #5/5 · 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals | 98% #9/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 95% #3/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −2.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 96% #15/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 70% #6/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #7/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #9/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 91% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 91% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | +8.3 | Same test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #9/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak 6
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
Tire B Winter
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Dunlop Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 192 | 62 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75
/ 100
Dunlop Winter
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Dunlop Winter if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop Winter scores 74 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 88 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 78 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Dunlop Winter
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.