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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 25 + 4 road tests and 9 + 2 owner reviews. How we score

Blizzak 6 leads, 80–76 Narrow edge

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak 6

Winter

± 4

Tests 80 · 25 tests Owners 80 · 9 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 55 in 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)

Dunlop Winter
Tire BDunlop

Winter

Winter

± 5

Tests 79 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 2 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (wear)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 4 tests that measured dry braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Winter won 3 (average 95% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak 6 won 4 and Winter won 0 (average 95% vs 93% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 3 and Winter won 1 (average 95% vs 92% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured snow traction for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Winter won 3 (average 96% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured noise for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Winter won 3 (average 98% vs 99% of the best).
  1. 79

    Dry

    Blizzak 6 +6
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 4 tests7775
    Reviews found online8371
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–395%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0100%99%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 82.6 = 79

    Winter: 60% × 75 + 40% × 70.9 = 73

  2. 90

    Wet

    Blizzak 6 +11
    79
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests9381
    Reviews found online8677
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–187%85%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–095%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–195%92%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%91%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–098%96%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 93.3 + 40% × 86.1 = 90

    Winter: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 79

  3. 80

    Snow

    Blizzak 6 +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 4 tests8180
    Reviews found online7874
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–092%92%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–297%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–099%98%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%94%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–396%98%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 77.9 = 80

    Winter: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74 = 78

  4. 82

    Comfort

    Blizzak 6 +9
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8776
    Reviews found online7872
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–193%95%

    Blizzak 6: 40% × 87.3 + 60% × 77.8 = 82

    Winter: 40% × 75.8 + 60% × 71.9 = 73

  5. 57

    Noise

    Winter +17
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 4 tests5179
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–398%99%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 51.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 57

    Winter: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Winter. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    Winter +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests7783
    Reviews found online75≈ 72 (est.)
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–166%95%
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–189%98%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 76

    Winter: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 72.3 (est.) = 78

    No owner ratings of treadwear for Winter. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak 6 +12
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Reviews found online8371
  8. 82

    Efficiency

    Blizzak 6 +8
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 4 tests8274
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%95%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–192%90%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Dunlop Winter
Relative Score 80 76
Dry 79 73
Wet 90 79
Snow 80 78
Comfort 82 73
Noise 57 74
Treadwear 76 78
Handling (owners) 83 71
Efficiency 82 74

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Blizzak 6

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Winter

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 4 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 3 times and Dunlop Winter 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak 6WinterΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% 96% −0.6 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Dry Handling Dry 100% 99% +1.2 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 87% 85% +1.5 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% 93% +2.3 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Wet Braking Wet 95% 92% +3.4 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 99% 91% +8.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Wet Circle Wet 98% 96% +1.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling Wet 98% 96% +2.1 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Ice Braking Snow 92% 92% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 97% 97% −0.3 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Snow Handling Snow 99% 98% +0.6 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Snow Slalom Snow 100% 94% +5.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Snow Traction Snow 96% 98% −1.9 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 93% 95% −2.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Noise Noise 98% 99% −1.2 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Abrasion Treadwear 66% 95% −28.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Wear Treadwear 89% 98% −9.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 93% 95% −1.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 92% 90% +1.1 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #10/20 #7/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Value Cost 57% 74% −17.6 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #2/12 #6/12 – 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18

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 stability compared to the Blizzak 5
  • Confident handling on steep mountain roads and winter inclines

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
All owner themes in the Blizzak 6 review

Tire B Winter

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 B · Dunlop Winter
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available19262
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 21″
Tread depth10/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common5656

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Dunlop Winter

Narrow edge: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better handling, wet and comfort. 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 You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 90 vs 79 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 73 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 90 vs 79 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 79 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Dunlop Winter, 74 vs 57 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 73 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Winter?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 74 on our efficiency score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology