Tests 79 · 17 tests Owners 79 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak 6 is ahead, 79–72
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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 +1167Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 77 65 Reviews found online 81 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 81% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 92% -
88
Wet
Blizzak 6 +1969Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 91 64 Reviews found online 83 77 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 72% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 81% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
80
Snow
Blizzak 6 +476Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 82 73 Reviews found online 78 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 89% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 98% 80% -
81
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +180Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 83 82 Reviews found online 78 78 -
57
Noise
X Ice Snow +1774Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 51 80 -
74
Treadwear
Blizzak 6 +272Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 73 76 -
82
Handling
Blizzak 6 +874Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 82 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 72 |
| Dry | 78 | 67 |
| Wet | 88 | 69 |
| Snow | 80 | 76 |
| Comfort | 81 | 80 |
| Noise | 57 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 72 |
| Handling | 82 | 74 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Blizzak 6
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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 | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +14.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | −7.1 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 89% #8/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +3.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #9/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #16/15 · 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 | +25.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #7/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 89% #6/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #5/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #12/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #3/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 80% #7/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | +17.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 88% #5/5 · 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals | 98% #2/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | −10.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 70% #6/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 70% #9/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Ice Handling | Subj | 40% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 60% #11/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Road Score | Subj | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 30% #6/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −26.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +14.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +22.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | −0.4 | 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 X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 192 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 88 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 78 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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.