Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.8/10
- Owners say
- 91% · 4
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the P Zero Winter 2 finished ahead 4 times and the Blizzak 6 not once. The Blizzak 6 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance; the P Zero Winter 2 stopped 9.6% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 if wet braking and dry-road grip are your priorities. Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if aquaplaning resistance and lower energy use matter more, with a modest snow braking advantage.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Better straight-line aquaplaning resistance in three tests
- Lower rolling resistance in two tests and lower fuel use in Teknikens Värld's 2026 test
- Slightly shorter snow stops in every measured comparison
Where the P Zero Winter 2 is stronger
- Shorter wet stops in all three measured comparisons
- Shorter dry stops in both full tests that measured them
- Quieter in both measured noise tests
Conclusion
The Pirelli placed ahead in all four shared tests: third against fifth in Auto Bild's 2026 full test, first against fifth in its 50-set braking qualifier, fourth against fifth among the Central European tires in Teknikens Värld's 2026 test, and third against fourth in Auto Zeitung's 2025 test. The two Auto Bild tests repeat the same near-level snow braking result, so the clearest distinction is in wet-road performance. Pirelli's wet stops were about 12% shorter in both Auto Bild tests and about 5% shorter in Auto Zeitung's. It also recorded quicker wet handling and shorter dry stops in both full tests that measured them.
Bridgestone's counterpoint is resistance to standing water, rather than wet braking grip. Its straight-line aquaplaning speeds were higher in Auto Bild's 2026 test, Teknikens Värld's 2026 test and Auto Zeitung's 2025 test; it also performed markedly better in Auto Bild's curved aquaplaning test. Its rolling resistance was lower in the Auto Bild and Auto Zeitung tests, while Teknikens Värld measured lower fuel consumption. Snow braking favored Bridgestone by small margins wherever both were measured. Auto Zeitung found a more substantial Bridgestone advantage in snow handling and lateral grip, calling it the best tire on snow in that test. That was an unusually strong snow showing beside Auto Bild's close snow handling result, which slightly favored Pirelli, and Teknikens Värld's assessment that both trailed the best Central European tires on snow.
Pirelli was quieter in both tests that measured noise and scored higher for comfort in Auto Bild and Teknikens Värld, although Auto Zeitung scored their comfort equally. Wear was effectively even in Auto Zeitung's test and close in Auto Bild's; Bridgestone had lower cost per kilometer in both. Pirelli suits a driver prioritising wet braking and dry-road grip. Bridgestone makes more sense where aquaplaning resistance, lower energy use and its small but repeatable snow braking edge matter more.
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak 6 vs P Zero Winter 2 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | P Zero Winter 2 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 1 | The P Zero Winter 2 stopped 4.3% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 6 |
| Wet13 measurements | 4 | The P Zero Winter 2 stopped 9.6% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 8 |
| Snow11 measurements | 7 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 0.7% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 4 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 0 | The P Zero Winter 2 was 2.1 dB quieter (2 tests) | 4 |
| Value6 measurements | 5 | The Blizzak 6 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The P Zero Winter 2 by 0.4 | 9.8/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 4 reviews | 88% | The P Zero Winter 2 by 3 points | 91% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The P Zero Winter 2 was dearer in 3 of 3 | +9.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 52 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak 6 | Field | P Zero Winter 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire Test | P5 of 6 | P4 of 6 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P3 of 10 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
P Zero Winter 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 15 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
P Zero Winter 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak 6
P Zero Winter 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the P Zero Winter 2 91% from 4. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Blizzak 6 | Gap | P Zero Winter 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 148 | 4.3% | 142 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 76.3 | 0.9% | 75.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 69.2 | 0.3% | 69.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 45.4 | 1.4% | 46 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 161 | 9.6% | 146 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 88.1 | 3.6% | 84.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 51 | 1% | 51.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 16.2% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.59 | 3.1% | 12.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 53.2 | 2.9% | 51.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.1 | 19.5% | 7.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 92 | 0.7% | 93 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 975 | 1% | 963 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.1 | 3.8% | 70.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 34.9 | 1.4% | 35.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.7 | 7.5% | 11.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.2 | 1.2% | 11.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 33.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 7.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.1 | 2.1 dB | 71.05 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 28,614 | 0.7% | 28,366 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.58 | 6.5% | 8.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 6.01 | 4.5% | 6.29 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.15 | 4.5% | 0.15 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the P Zero Winter 2 9.8 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | P Zero Winter 2 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 99 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 88 | ||
| 67 | Value | 27 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 78 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 59 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak 6 | Category | P Zero Winter 2 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 9 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 9.8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the P Zero Winter 2 91% from 4. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 75,369 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 delivers excellent winter performance, with strong grip on snow and ice and confident climbing and cornering in cold, mountain conditions. Multiple reviewers describe it as very stable and among the best winter tires they've used. Overall sentiment is strongly positive across all reviews.
- Strong grip on snow and ice
- Confident traction in cold/mountain conditions
- Stable, secure feel
- High overall satisfaction as a winter tire
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 Blizzak 6 reviewsI might be one of the first people to buy Bridgestone winter tires and I've never regretted it. I used them for 2 years, and now I'm thinking of switching to all-season tires, so I'll be looking for other options. After 40,000 km, the insides of the rear tires wore out; I think it's related to the alignment and balance, so I'll be replacing them.
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
- 91%from 4 reviews
- 16,200 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 P Zero Winter 2 reviewsFirst of all I would like to mention that I have switched cars and tires too. I went from an Audi A4 B8.5 Quattro on Continental Wintercontact 870Ps to a Ford Focus ST mk4 and I was a bit worried going from awd to fwd during the winter, but Pirelli have made a great tire. Dry, wet and snow grip are excellent, the only circumstance where I have found the tires to not overachieve my expectations are conditions when the roads are soaking wet and the ambient temperatures are above 3 degrees Celsius and that is only in longitudinal grip when accelerating. Braking is amazing, lateral grip is astonishing for a winter tire and ice and performance is very good and wear seems also good. I would definitely recommend this tire to anyone.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 66 of the P Zero Winter 2, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | P Zero Winter 2 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 66 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 235/40 R18235/45 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18225/40 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19235/50 R19245/40 R19245/45 R19and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | A70%B24%C6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C77%B12%D6%A5% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 68-73 dB A66%B34% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 101 of 101 |
| On the market since | - | 2023 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | Pirelli P Zero Winter (2017) |
| Price in the shared tests | The P Zero Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 9.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Four independent tests put the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 side by side: Auto Bild's 2026 winter tire test and 50-set braking qualifier, Teknikens Värld's 2026 winter tire test, and Auto Zeitung's 2025 performance winter tire test. The Pirelli placed higher in all four, although the gap was just one place in the Teknikens Värld Central European class and Auto Zeitung's test.
The P Zero Winter 2 repeatedly stopped shorter on wet roads and had stronger dry braking results. The Blizzak 6 consistently resisted straight-line aquaplaning better, used less energy and stopped slightly shorter on snow. Auto Zeitung also found a more substantial snow-handling advantage for the Bridgestone, in contrast to the close snow results in Auto Bild's 2026 test. In Teknikens Värld's test, neither tire led its class, but both earned full marks for wet braking and wet handling.
Blizzak 6 vs P Zero Winter 2: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 finished ahead 4 times and the Blizzak 6 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the P Zero Winter 2 9.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the P Zero Winter 2?
The P Zero Winter 2 led 8 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.6% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The P Zero Winter 2 led 6 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.3% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 7 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8/10 for the P Zero Winter 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The P Zero Winter 2 was 2.1 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9/10 for the P Zero Winter 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the P Zero Winter 2 91% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the P Zero Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 9.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak 6 is made in 193 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the P Zero Winter 2 in 66 (18 to 23 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak 6 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the P Zero Winter 2 A and C.
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