Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 — 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 1 + 5 road tests and 21 + 37 owner reviews. How we score
Blizzak WS90 leads, 68–65 Narrow edge
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Tests 65 · 5 tests Owners 64 · 37 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (exterior noise)
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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73
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +667Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 85 71 Reviews found online 55 60 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 85 + 40% × 55.1 = 73
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 60.2 = 67
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67
Wet
Blizzak WS90 +463Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 65 59 Reviews found online 69 67 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 67
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 60% × 59.5 + 40% × 67.1 = 63
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73
Snow
Blizzak WS90 +667Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 69 58 Reviews found online 79 79 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 79.1 = 73
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 60% × 58.1 + 40% × 79.1 = 67
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61
Comfort
Winter I cept iZ2 W616 +566Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 68 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 56 64 Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 56 = 61
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 64.2 = 66
No road tests of comfort for Winter I cept iZ2 W616. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Noise
Winter I cept iZ2 W616 +871Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 70 83 Reviews found online 52 53 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 51.6 = 63
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 52.8 = 71
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61
Treadwear
Blizzak WS90 +259Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 58 54 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61
Winter I cept iZ2 W616: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 59
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Winter I cept iZ2 W616. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
Winter I cept iZ2 W616 +567Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Reviews found online 62 67 -
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Efficiency
No comparison76Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winter I cept iZ2 W616 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 65 |
| Dry | 73 | 67 |
| Wet | 67 | 63 |
| Snow | 73 | 67 |
| Comfort | 61 | 66 |
| Noise | 63 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 67 |
| Efficiency | – | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
65
/ 100
Winter I cept iZ2 W616
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 2 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 finished ahead 2 times and Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | Winter I cept iZ2 W616 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 68% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 80% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 68% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 68% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 91% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 90% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/15 | #4/15 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires · 215/60R16 |
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 I cept iZ2 W616
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and severe winter conditions
- Low road noise, offering a much quieter ride than typical winter tires
- High comfort levels and stable, predictable handling on cold dry or wet roads
Cons
- Subpar performance or reduced traction on wet roads and heavy rain
- Faster tread wear, particularly during aggressive driving or when used in warmer weather
- Softer sidewalls can feel slightly edgy or less precise when pushed to the limit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 10.5/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 40,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
65
/ 100
Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — better dry, snow and wet. Pick the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 scores 71 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 67 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 scores 66 vs 61 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
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Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 67 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 67 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616, 71 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616, 66 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 or Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 59 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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