74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — 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
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 77 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 86 |
| Dry | 68 | 87 |
| Wet | 67 | 89 |
| Snow | 76 | 81 |
| Comfort | 84 | 88 |
| Noise | 77 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 84 |
| Handling | 65 | 87 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | 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?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
86
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 89 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 87 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 87 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 85 vs 77 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II
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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.