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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Snowproof 3P — 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 + 3 road tests and 9 + 1 owner reviews. How we score

Blizzak 6 is ahead, 81–75

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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)

Nokian Snowproof 3P
Tire BNokian

Snowproof 3P

Winter

± 6

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 72 · 1 review

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 0 and Snowproof 3P won 2 (average 96% vs 99% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured curved aquaplaning for both, Blizzak 6 won 2 and Snowproof 3P won 1 (average 90% vs 91% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Snowproof 3P won 2 (average 95% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Snowproof 3P won 1 (average 97% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Snowproof 3P won 2 (average 98% vs 99% of the best).
  1. 79

    Dry

    Blizzak 6 +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests7775
    Reviews found online8372
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–296%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%97%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–086%82%

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

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 75.1 + 40% × 71.7 = 74

  2. 90

    Wet

    Blizzak 6 +5
    85
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 3 tests9391
    Reviews found online8675
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–190%91%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–295%97%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–170%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–197%97%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–298%99%

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

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 90.9 + 40% × 75.1 = 85

  3. 80

    Snow

    Blizzak 6 +5
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 3 tests8176
    Reviews found online78≈ 72 (est.)
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–295%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–297%98%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–198%97%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–097%95%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–170%90%

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

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 72.3 (est.) = 75

    No owner ratings of snow for Snowproof 3P. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 82

    Comfort

    Blizzak 6 +26
    56
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8743
    Reviews found online7865
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–091%78%

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

    Snowproof 3P: 40% × 43.3 + 60% × 64.5 = 56

  5. 57

    Noise

    Snowproof 3P +16
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 3 tests5178
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–297%99%

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

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P. 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

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests77–
    Reviews found online75–

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

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak 6 +12
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Reviews found online8371
  8. 82

    Efficiency

    Blizzak 6 +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak 6Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 3 tests8276
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–194%94%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Nokian Snowproof 3P
Relative Score 81 75
Dry 79 74
Wet 90 85
Snow 80 75
Comfort 82 56
Noise 57 73
Treadwear 76 –
Handling (owners) 83 71
Efficiency 82 76

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
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Blizzak 6

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Snowproof 3P

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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 3 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 1 times and Nokian Snowproof 3P 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak 6Snowproof 3PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 99% −2.7 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Dry Handling Dry 100% 97% +2.6 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
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 90% 91% −0.9 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% 97% −2.0 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Braking Wet 97% 97% −0.8 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Circle Wet 98% 100% −2.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Handling Wet 98% 99% −0.6 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% 100% −30.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Braking Snow 95% 97% −1.7 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Snow Handling Snow 97% 98% −1.1 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 70% 90% −20.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Slalom Snow 98% 97% +0.8 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Snow Traction Snow 97% 95% +1.8 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 91% 78% +13.1 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Noise Noise 97% 99% −1.6 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 94% 94% +0.3 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/6 #3/6 – 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 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 Snowproof 3P

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 B · Nokian Snowproof 3P
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available19250
Rim diameters16″ – 22″17″ – 21″
Tread depth10/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common5050

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Nokian Snowproof 3P

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better comfort, handling and efficiency. Pick the Nokian Snowproof 3P if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Nokian Snowproof 3P scores 73 vs 57 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 76 on efficiency.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 90 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 79 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 80 vs 75 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Nokian Snowproof 3P, 73 vs 57 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Snowproof 3P?

Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 82 vs 76 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