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Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 review

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 is highly regarded for its specialized winter performance, offering exceptional traction and handling in snow and slush. While it excels in cold-weather conditions, users advise against year-round use due to accelerated tread wear and reduced performance on dry or wet summer surfaces.

Relative score
70/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
73/100
1 review
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
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

73%
Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
60%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
50%
Wet traction
50%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 is highly regarded for its specialized winter performance, offering exceptional traction and handling in snow and slush. While it excels in cold-weather conditions, users advise against year-round use due to accelerated tread wear and reduced performance on dry or wet summer surfaces.

Pros

  • Superior traction and handling on snow and slush
  • Quiet ride quality
  • Soft compound provides excellent grip in freezing temperatures

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear when used in warm or dry conditions
  • Suboptimal performance on wet, non-frozen surfaces compared to summer tires

Worth knowing

  • Performance is optimized for dedicated winter use rather than all-season versatility.
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