Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Response 2 is ahead, 78–68
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Tests 83 · 1 test Owners 81 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (overall ranking)
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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72
Dry
Winter Response 2 +375Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 54 79 -
67
Wet
Winter Response 2 +1885Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 86 Reviews found online 69 84 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 98% -
73
Snow
Winter Response 2 +881Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 79 Reviews found online 78 83 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 99% -
64
Comfort
Winter Response 2 +1276Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 82 -
64
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
Winter Response 2 +971Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 60 75 -
63
Handling
Winter Response 2 +1982Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 63 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 78 |
| Dry | 72 | 75 |
| Wet | 67 | 85 |
| Snow | 73 | 81 |
| Comfort | 64 | 76 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 71 |
| Handling | 63 | 82 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
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 WS90 | Winter Response 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −87.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −28.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −18.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Tire B Winter Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 15 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 82 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 85 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 76 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 71 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Response 2
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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.