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245/65 R17 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 variants
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is a winter tyre made in total of 79 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 245/65 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 159.25mm sidewall height. In 245/65 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Blizzak 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/65 R17, Blizzak 6 usually competes against Eurowinter Hs02 Pro, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 54%, compared to 87% of the Bridgestone in question.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is made in 79 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 315/30 R22.
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/65 R17)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 12
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 secured a commendable 4th place out of 12 competitors in the recent evaluation, earning an 'Exemplary' rating for its performance. The tire demonstrated excellent and safe driving characteristics on snow and ice, with a sporty handling that impressed with convincing grip and short braking distances on wet surfaces. Its low rolling resistance and comfortable ride further added to its high marks. Notably, it excelled particularly in categories such as rolling resistance and wet circle cornering. However, the only downside mentioned was its slightly elevated price level, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Overall, its performance showcases a strong balance of efficiency and capability in demanding winter conditions.
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 12
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 secured a commendable 4th place out of 12 competitors in the recent evaluation, earning an 'Exemplary' rating for its performance. The tire demonstrated excellent and safe driving characteristics on snow and ice, with a sporty handling that impressed with convincing grip and short braking distances on wet surfaces. Its low rolling resistance and comfortable ride further added to its high marks. Notably, it excelled particularly in categories such as rolling resistance and wet circle cornering. However, the only downside mentioned was its slightly elevated price level, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Overall, its performance showcases a strong balance of efficiency and capability in demanding winter conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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245/65 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Premium | £209 111 H | |||
| 3. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £214 111 H | |||
| 4. | Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 | Premium | £239 111 H | |||
| 5. | Nokian WR SUV 3! Newer model available: Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 6. | Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV | Upper-middle | £129 111 V | |||
| 7. | Goodyear UltraGrip SUV | Premium | £208 107 H | |||
| 8. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320A | Upper-middle | ||||
| 9. | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Upper-middle | £149 111 H | |||
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO | Premium | ||||
| 11. | Fortune Fsr901 | Lowcost | ||||
| 12. | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV | Lowcost | £138 107 H + 1 |
