Tests 80 · 25 tests Owners 80 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 55 in 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Snowproof 2 — 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 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Blizzak 6 leads, 80–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 4 tests Owners 81 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Die Reifentester 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.
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79
Dry
Blizzak 6 +178Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests 77 76 Reviews found online 83 81 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 94% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 91% Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 82.6 = 79
Snowproof 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 81.2 = 78
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90
Wet
Blizzak 6 +585Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests 93 84 Reviews found online 86 86 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 100% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 97% 100% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 93% 90% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 92% Blizzak 6: 60% × 93.3 + 40% × 86 = 90
Snowproof 2: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 85.8 = 85
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80
Snow
Blizzak 6 +575Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 4 tests 81 72 Reviews found online 78 79 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 96% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 91% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 91% 92% Blizzak 6: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 78 = 80
Snowproof 2: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 78.6 = 75
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82
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +676Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests 87 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 78 79 Blizzak 6: 40% × 87.2 + 60% × 77.9 = 82
Snowproof 2: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.1 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Snowproof 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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57
Noise
Snowproof 2 +158Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 51 53 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Blizzak 6: 60% × 51.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 57
Snowproof 2: 60% × 53 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2. 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.
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76
Treadwear
Blizzak 6 +373Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests 77 69 Reviews found online 75 80 Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 76
Snowproof 2: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 80 = 73
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83
Handling (owners)
Blizzak 6 +1172Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Reviews found online 83 72 -
82
Efficiency
Blizzak 6 +379Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Snowproof 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests 82 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 76 |
| Dry | 79 | 78 |
| Wet | 90 | 85 |
| Snow | 80 | 75 |
| Comfort | 82 | 76 |
| Noise | 57 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 82 | 79 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Blizzak 6
76
/ 100
Snowproof 2
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 2 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 2 times and Nokian Snowproof 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak 6 | Snowproof 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 94% | +3.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% | 91% | +8.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 100% | −3.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 100% | −3.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% | 92% | +8.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 88% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% | 90% | +2.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 92% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% | 95% | +0.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 91% | 92% | −1.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% | 91% | +4.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #18/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 66% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 72% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 93% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 77% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 58% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 58% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/7 | #7/7 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
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
Tire B Snowproof 2
Pros
- Extremely low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Excellent grip and handling in wet and snowy conditions
- Stable and comfortable performance on the highway
Cons
- Slight tire flex noticeable during fast turns on dry roads
- Some users note it is tailored more toward milder Central European winters than extreme Nordic ice conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 192 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76
/ 100
Nokian Snowproof 2
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better handling, comfort and wet. Where the Nokian Snowproof 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 90 vs 85 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 80 vs 75 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Nokian Snowproof 2
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Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 90 vs 85 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 80 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 57 vs 58 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 76 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 76 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 79 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