Tests 80 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 55 in 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 — 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 23 + 6 road tests and 8 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
Blizzak 6 leads, 81–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 73 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (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 1 and Cinturato Winter 3 won 5 (average 96% vs 98% of the best).
- In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Cinturato Winter 3 won 5 (average 97% vs 99% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Cinturato Winter 3 won 4 (average 93% vs 98% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured snow braking for both, Blizzak 6 won 2 and Cinturato Winter 3 won 3 (average 96% vs 97% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured snow traction for both, Blizzak 6 won 1 and Cinturato Winter 3 won 4 (average 96% vs 97% of the best).
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80
Dry
Blizzak 6 +377Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 6 tests 77 81 Reviews found online 84 72 Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 96% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 100% 99% Blizzak 6: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 84.4 = 80
Cinturato Winter 3: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 71.6 = 77
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91
Wet
Level91Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 6 tests 93 100 Reviews found online 88 77 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 86% 92% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–4 93% 98% Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 97% 99% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 98% 100% Blizzak 6: 60% × 93 + 40% × 88 = 91
Cinturato Winter 3: 60% × 100 + 40% × 76.9 = 91
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80
Snow
Blizzak 6 +278Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 6 tests 80 80 Reviews found online 80 76 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 92% 91% Snow Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 96% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 97% 99% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 96% Snow Traction (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–4 96% 97% Blizzak 6: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 79.6 = 80
Cinturato Winter 3: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 75.5 = 78
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83
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +1667Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests 88 75 Reviews found online 80 62 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 95% 93% Blizzak 6: 40% × 87.9 + 60% × 80.2 = 83
Cinturato Winter 3: 40% × 74.9 + 60% × 61.8 = 67
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58
Noise
Cinturato Winter 3 +1876Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 4 tests 53 83 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 98% 99% Blizzak 6: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58
Cinturato Winter 3: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 76
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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77
Treadwear
Blizzak 6 +572Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests 77 73 Reviews found online 78 71 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 66% 68% Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 77% 77% Blizzak 6: 60% × 77.2 + 40% × 77.6 = 77
Cinturato Winter 3: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 71.2 = 72
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85
Handling (owners)
Blizzak 6 +1669Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Reviews found online 85 69 -
81
Efficiency
Blizzak 6 +1071Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 Cinturato Winter 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 6 tests 81 71 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 93% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 97% 89%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 |
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| Relative Score | 81 | 78 |
| Dry | 80 | 77 |
| Wet | 91 | 91 |
| Snow | 80 | 78 |
| Comfort | 83 | 67 |
| Noise | 58 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 69 |
| Efficiency | 81 | 71 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Blizzak 6
78
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 3
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 6 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 1 times and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 5 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak 6 | Cinturato Winter 3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 98% | −2.2 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% | 92% | −5.6 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% | 98% | −5.8 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 99% | −2.6 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% | 100% | −1.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/55 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 100% | −1.9 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 92% | 91% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% | 97% | −1.0 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% | 99% | −1.4 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 99% | 96% | +2.5 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% | 97% | −1.7 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% | 93% | +2.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −1.3 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 66% | 68% | −1.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 77% | 77% | +0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 93% | 95% | −1.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% | 89% | +8.2 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 56% | 54% | +2.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/12 | #4/12 | – | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 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 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 Cinturato Winter 3
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in deep snow, ice, and mountain passes
- Remarkably quiet and comfortable ride quality at low to moderate speeds
- Surprising dry and wet handling upgrades compared to certain summer or OE tires
Cons
- Noticeable increase in tire noise at higher speeds (typically above 100-110 km/h)
- Higher energy or fuel consumption noted on electric vehicles
- Loss of steering precision under high lateral forces due to narrow tread blocks
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 192 | 36 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better comfort, handling and efficiency. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 scores 76 vs 58 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 83 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 85 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 81 vs 71 on efficiency.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
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Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 91 vs 91 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 80 vs 77 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3, 76 vs 58 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 83 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 77 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak 6 or Cinturato Winter 3?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, 81 vs 71 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