Tests 78 · 19 tests Owners 80 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 11 in 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 830 P — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak 6 is ahead, 80–71
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Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 38 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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80
Dry
Blizzak 6 +872Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 83 74 -
85
Wet
Blizzak 6 +1174Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 87 – Reviews found online 83 76 -
78
Snow
Blizzak 6 +1068Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 78 66 -
80
Comfort
Blizzak 6 +872Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online 78 74 -
60
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – -
75
Treadwear
Blizzak 6 +669Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 74 71 -
82
Handling
Blizzak 6 +1072Why this score
Source Blizzak 6 WinterContact TS 830 P Reviews found online 82 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Continental WinterContact TS 830 P |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 71 |
| Dry | 80 | 72 |
| Wet | 85 | 74 |
| Snow | 78 | 68 |
| Comfort | 80 | 72 |
| Noise | 60 | – |
| Treadwear | 75 | 69 |
| Handling | 82 | 72 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Blizzak 6
71
/ 100
WinterContact TS 830 P
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak 6 | WinterContact TS 830 P | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 33% #3/9 · 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak 6
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Improved cornering performance compared to the Blizzak LM005 / previous generation
- High stability and driver confidence in extreme sub-zero mountain conditions
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users over relatively short mileages
- Perceived reduction in sidewall stiffness compared to earlier models like the LM005
Tire B WinterContact TS 830 P
Pros
- Outstanding grip and control in deep snow, packed snow, and ice
- Excellent braking performance and stopping power in low temperatures
- Low road noise and high comfort levels compared to typical winter tires
Cons
- Occasional complaints of poor wet grip or side-slipping in corners
- Stiff sidewalls (especially on run-flat variants) can lead to a harsher ride over bumps
- Some reports of irregular or severe sawtooth wear leading to reduced cornering grip
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | B · Continental WinterContact TS 830 P |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 50 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 830 P
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 — better wet, snow and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 85 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 78 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 82 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scores 80 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 830 P
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.