Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs General Grabber Arctic — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Grabber Arctic leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (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
Blizzak WS90 +864Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 54 62 -
67
Wet
Grabber Arctic +471Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 69 71 -
73
Snow
Grabber Arctic +275Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 78 79 -
64
Comfort
Grabber Arctic +468Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 67 -
64
Noise
Grabber Arctic +165Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 55 63 -
62
Treadwear
Grabber Arctic +567Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Reviews found online 60 69 -
63
Handling
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Grabber Arctic Reviews found online 63 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | General Grabber Arctic |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 72 | 64 |
| Wet | 67 | 71 |
| Snow | 73 | 75 |
| Comfort | 64 | 68 |
| Noise | 64 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 67 |
| Handling | 63 | – |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
69
/ 100
Grabber Arctic
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 | Grabber Arctic | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 57% #4/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | +42.9 | 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 Grabber Arctic
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling in snow and slush
- Great value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
- Reliable cold-weather performance on wet and icy surfaces
Cons
- Moderate road noise when studded or on dry/slightly wet pavement
- Average performance on hard-packed ice unless studded
- Directional/rotational tread pattern may limit tire rotation options for some drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · General Grabber Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 45 | 6 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
69
/ 100
General Grabber Arctic
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and General Grabber Arctic are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is stronger on dry. General Grabber Arctic is stronger on treadwear, wet and comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 72 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber Arctic scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber Arctic scores 71 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
General Grabber Arctic scores 68 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · General Grabber Arctic
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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.