Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
Superior wet and snowy performance: Offers sporty handling with exceptional grip and very short braking distances on wet and snowy roads.
Outstanding winter capability: Provides secure and confident driving on snow and ice, making it a reliable choice for winter conditions.
Efficient and comfortable ride: Features low rolling resistance and excellent rolling comfort which contribute to impressive mileage performance.
Suboptimal dry weather performance: While optimized for wet and snowy conditions, braking distances on dry asphalt are comparatively longer with increased sensitivity to weight transfer and reduced rear axle stability during rapid lane changes.
Premium pricing: Carries a higher price level compared to alternatives, which may be a consideration for cost-sensitive buyers.
This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.
2024
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was launched and replaced Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005.
2024
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was tested 4x (AUTOBILD,...) and won the AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 test.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is made in 79 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 315/30 R22.
All tyre tests where Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was featured:All tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 34.6 | 29.6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.0 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 6.5 | ||
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| 100% (1x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (1x) |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.
