Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 review
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, offering significant improvements in cornering stability and snow traction over its predecessor. While users consistently praise its exceptional performance in harsh, icy, and snowy conditions, some report concerns regarding rapid tread wear during moderate usage.
Relative score
84/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
90/100
6 reviews
Road tests
90/100
15 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
90%
Would buy again
84%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
89.7%From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, offering significant improvements in cornering stability and snow traction over its predecessor. While users consistently praise its exceptional performance in harsh, icy, and snowy conditions, some report concerns regarding rapid tread wear during moderate usage.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Improved cornering stability compared to the Blizzak 5
- High confidence and stability in extreme sub-zero mountain conditions
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Perceived as less stiff or focused than the Blizzak LM005 series
- High cost-per-mile due to longevity concerns
Worth knowing
- Users running staggered setups on performance sedans, such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia, noted a slightly softer sidewall feel compared to the LM005 line.
Test results
15 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 |
2025 High Performance Winter tire Test · 275/35 R19
2nd of 6
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 6 | |
| Noise | 4th of 6 |
2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals · 225/45 R17
4th of 5
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 5 |
2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
4th of 10
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Value | 7th of 10 | |
| Wear | 5th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 10 |
2025 Autobild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/50 R 19
1st of 11
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 |
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
6th of 51
Best: Snow Braking · 6th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 51 |
2025 AMS Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 10
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 31
Best: Wet Braking - Concrete · 1st
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 31 | |
| Noise | 17th of 31 | |
| Wear | 12th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 20th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1st of 31 |
2025 Die Reifentester Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 7
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 6th of 7 |
2025 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
4th of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 11th of 12 |
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Value · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 55
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 55 |
Where to buy
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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