Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is a winter tyre made in total of 79 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Bridgestone Blizzak 6 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by AUTOBILD in 2024, where Blizzak 6 received rating "Exemplary" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 exemplary Ranked #4 of 20The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 secured an impressive 4th place among 20 competitors and earned an 'Exemplary' rating. It was recognized as a sporty winter talent, showcasing strong performance across all surfaces. Testers noted its particularly short braking distances and convincing mileage performance. The Blizzak 6 excelled notably in wet conditions, achieving the top position in wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. However, this high level of performance comes at a higher price point.