85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
6 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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 19
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 55 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 77 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS70 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS70 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 73 |
| Dry | 87 | 68 |
| Wet | 83 | 67 |
| Snow | 100 | 76 |
| Comfort | 92 | 84 |
| Noise | – | 77 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 79 |
| Handling | 62 | 65 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 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 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.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 45 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 100 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 87 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 83 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 scores 88 vs 79 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS70
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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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.