Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Looking closer, the Blizzak 6 delivers a rare mix for a winter tire: sporty dry response, class-leading mileage, and dependable snow capability. The Cinturato Winter 2, by contrast, shines when the roads are cold and wet-often edging braking and wet handling-yet it trades off precision on dry roads and trails on snow and wear. Pricing also matters: both are premium, but Pirelli tends to be pricier while offering lower projected mileage.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | six |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is better than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding all-round balance with strong dry response and stable handling
- Consistently better snow braking/traction and high aquaplaning resistance
- Top-tier wear and lower rolling resistance for better long-term value
- Frequent overall test podiums and wins, including best-in-test braking
- Excellent wet grip with frequent wins in wet handling/braking
- Quiet pass-by noise and good ride comfort in several tests
- Secure aquaplaning behavior in some sizes
- Best fit for mild, rain-heavy winters with limited snowfall
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.59% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 1.19% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 5.68% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.89% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 1.42% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 1.22% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had 0.67% higher lateral wet grip than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 floated at a 0.4% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 slipped out at a 4.49% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.39% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 2.3% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.84% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 4.76% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 provided 5.14% more lateral grip than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.97% faster through a slalom than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 2.42% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 3.8% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 measured 0.76% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is predicted to cover 10.66% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 proved to have a 4.64% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had a 2.82% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 6 times and drivers have given the tire 90% overall.
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 78% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Conclusion
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is a wet-weather specialist. It often wins wet handling/braking runs and rides quietly, but its imprecise dry feel, weaker snow performance, and shorter tread life limit its appeal-especially at a higher average price and with the model now superseded by Winter 3. If your winter is predominantly cold-and-wet with little snow, Pirelli makes sense; for mixed conditions and value over miles, Bridgestone is the clear choice. The takeaway: pick Pirelli for rain-first climates, Bridgestone for true winter versatility.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Bridgestone consistently ranks higher (e.g., 3/22 vs 10/22; 6/52 vs 9/52; 4/23 vs 13/23).
- Snow performance: Bridgestone leads snow braking/traction repeatedly; Pirelli shows comparative difficulty on snow.
- Dry dynamics: Bridgestone offers sportier, more precise dry handling; Pirelli noted as imprecise on dry in key tests.
- Wet focus: Pirelli often edges wet handling/braking; Bridgestone varies-excellent wet braking in 2024, slightly weaker wet cornering in some 2025 sizes.
- Aquaplaning: Bridgestone generally stronger in straight/curved aquaplaning across tests.
- Efficiency and wear: Bridgestone shows significantly better mileage and lower rolling resistance; Pirelli has moderate wear and can be pricier.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.