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 September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic — Compared (September 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
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
65/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic if wet and handling matter most to you.
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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 WS60 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Ice Arctic leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS60 leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 53 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS60 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip Ice Arctic leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS60 | UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 67 |
| Dry | 80 | 64 |
| Wet | 50 | 82 |
| Snow | – | 83 |
| Comfort | 90 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 60 |
| Handling | 60 | 68 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic is highly regarded for its exceptional initial performance on packed snow and ice, particularly in extreme winter conditions. However, users consistently report a significant decline in reliability and safety after the second season, primarily due to premature stud loss and a sharp degradation in grip despite having substantial tread depth remaining.
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling on packed snow
- Strong performance on ice during the first two seasons
- Reliable winter grip in extreme arctic conditions
Cons
- Significant stud loss after two seasons of use
- Abrupt and dangerous decline in grip performance by the third year
- Poor longevity relative to competitors despite remaining tread depth
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance longevity is notably inferior when compared directly to competitors like the Continental IceContact 2.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
67
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic if wet and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 scores 90 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic scores 82 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 scores 80 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 scores 80 vs 64 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
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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.