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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3 — 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 + 14 road tests and 9 + 28 owner reviews. How we score

Blizzak 6 is ahead, 80–75

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak 6

Winter

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Tests 80 · 25 tests Owners 80 · 9 reviews

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

Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Tire BHankook

Winter I cept RS3

Winter

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Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 28 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 6 tests that measured dry braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 4 and Winter I cept RS3 won 2 (average 96% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 4 and Winter I cept RS3 won 2 (average 97% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured snow braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Winter I cept RS3 won 4 (average 96% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak 6 won 0 and Winter I cept RS3 won 5 (average 93% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured noise for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Winter I cept RS3 won 4 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
  1. 79

    Dry

    Blizzak 6 +8
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 13 tests7772
    Reviews found online8371
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–296%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–099%99%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–086%82%

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

    Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 70.9 = 71

  2. 90

    Wet

    Blizzak 6 +3
    87
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 14 tests9394
    Reviews found online8676
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–488%98%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–593%98%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–070%70%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–297%96%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%95%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–098%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–198%98%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 93.3 + 40% × 86 = 90

    Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 93.9 + 40% × 75.5 = 87

  3. 80

    Snow

    Blizzak 6 +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 14 tests8181
    Reviews found online7875
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–092%89%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–496%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–398%98%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–196%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–196%93%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–070%70%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 78 = 80

    Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 74.7 = 78

  4. 82

    Comfort

    Blizzak 6 +14
    68
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8781
    Reviews found online7860
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–185%85%

    Blizzak 6: 40% × 87.2 + 60% × 77.9 = 82

    Winter I cept RS3: 40% × 80.8 + 60% × 60.2 = 68

  5. 57

    Noise

    Winter I cept RS3 +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 11 tests5163
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–497%98%

    Blizzak 6: 60% × 51.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 57

    Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 63.4 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 65

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3. 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

    Blizzak 6 +5
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 9 tests7774
    Reviews found online7566
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–166%75%
    Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–281%83%

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

    Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 65.7 = 71

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak 6 +11
    72
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Reviews found online8372
  8. 82

    Efficiency

    Blizzak 6 +22
    60
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 12 tests8260
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–093%93%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–192%89%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Relative Score 80 75
Dry 79 71
Wet 90 87
Snow 80 78
Comfort 82 68
Noise 57 65
Treadwear 76 71
Handling (owners) 83 72
Efficiency 82 60

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Blizzak 6

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Winter I cept RS3

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 7 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 5 times and Hankook Winter I cept RS3 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak 6Winter I cept RS3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 95% +0.4 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% +0.4 3–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 86% 82% +4.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 88% 98% −10.2 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% 98% −4.7 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Braking Wet 97% 96% +1.6 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 99% 95% +4.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Wet Circle Wet 98% 98% +0.3 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Handling Wet 98% 98% +0.2 2–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% 70% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Ice Braking Snow 92% 89% +3.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 96% 97% −1.7 1–4 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Handling Snow 98% 98% −0.4 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 70% 70% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Slalom Snow 96% 99% −3.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Traction Snow 96% 93% +3.6 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 85% 85% −0.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Noise Noise 97% 98% −0.5 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Abrasion Treadwear 66% 75% −9.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Wear Treadwear 81% 83% −2.6 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 93% 93% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 92% 89% +3.2 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #17/20 #2/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 57% 75% −18.0 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #4/9 #6/9 – 5–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17

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 I cept RS3

Pros

  • Outstanding traction and braking grip on snow and slush
  • Excellent wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strong dry grip and predictable handling characteristics

Cons

  • Significantly high cabin noise levels reported by multiple users
  • Reduced high-speed stability or 'washy' feeling at Autobahn speeds
  • Accelerated tread wear or shorter lifespan noted by some drivers
All owner themes in the Winter I cept RS3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 B · Hankook Winter I cept RS3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available19246
Rim diameters16″ – 22″14″ – 17″
Tread depth10/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common2424

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better efficiency, comfort and handling. Pick the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 60 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 79 vs 71 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is straight aquaplaning

Hankook Winter I cept RS3 won 5 of 5 shared straight aquaplaning tests.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Tire B · Hankook Winter I cept RS3
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Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 90 vs 87 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 79 vs 71 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

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

Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Hankook Winter I cept RS3, 65 vs 57 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 76 vs 71 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Winter I cept RS3?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 60 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