70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 — better wet, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 62 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 | Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 83 |
| Dry | 80 | 87 |
| Wet | 50 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 100 |
| Comfort | 90 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 88 |
| Handling | 60 | 62 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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
Observations
- Performance is optimized for dedicated winter use rather than all-season versatility.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is widely regarded as a top-tier performer in severe winter conditions, offering exceptional traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities and low noise levels, some note a lack of stability on dry highways and inconsistent performance in wet conditions due to its soft rubber compound.
Pros
- Phenomenal grip and traction on snow, ice, and slush
- Impressively quiet operation for a winter tire
- Excellent confidence in harsh, Nordic-style winter climates
- Good tread wear longevity despite the soft compound
Cons
- Reduced stability and handling precision on dry pavement at highway speeds
- Squishy or vague steering feel in wet conditions
- Occasional difficulty with take-off traction on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Observations
- Performance appears highly dependent on drivetrain, with AWD/FWD vehicles reporting superior traction compared to RWD configurations.
- The soft compound provides high comfort levels but leads to noticeable instability during high-speed dry highway driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
83
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 — better wet, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 83 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 88 vs 80 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 87 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.