Tests 79 · 17 tests Owners 79 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (subj. road score)
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak 6 leads, 80–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 85 · 3 tests Owners 76 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (dry braking)
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
CrossClimate 2 AW +482Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 77 85 Reviews found online 81 78 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
88
Wet
Blizzak 6 +1177Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 91 75 Reviews found online 83 80 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) 94% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 98% -
80
Snow
CrossClimate 2 AW +1090Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 82 100 Reviews found online 78 74 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 88% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 92% Snow Traction (% of best) 94% 94% -
81
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +972Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 83 – Reviews found online 78 75 -
57
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 51 – -
74
Treadwear
Blizzak 6 +470Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 73 73 -
82
Handling
Blizzak 6 +973Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 CrossClimate 2 AW Reviews found online 82 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 77 |
| Dry | 78 | 82 |
| Wet | 88 | 77 |
| Snow | 80 | 90 |
| Comfort | 81 | 72 |
| Noise | 57 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 70 |
| Handling | 82 | 73 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Blizzak 6
77
/ 100
CrossClimate 2 AW
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | CrossClimate 2 AW | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 73% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +19.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 88% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +5.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #12/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 94% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #3/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 91% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −10.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +2.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Road Score | Subj | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 30% #6/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 72% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −42.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +9.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #10/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 92% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 94% #5/30 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −6.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #7/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | −1.2 | 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 CrossClimate 2 AW
Pros
- Significant upgrade in wet and snow braking compared to stock or police-issue tires
- Softer and more comfortable ride quality than performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable all-season traction in rain and light-to-moderate snow
Cons
- Reduced dry cornering grip and handling limits compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance all-season tires
- Decreased bite in deep snow (over 4 inches) or soft, powdery snow conditions
- Heavier vehicles may experience increased braking distances or faster tread wear
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Weather |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 192 | 30 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW if snow and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 88 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW scores 90 vs 80 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 81 vs 72 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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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.