Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

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 five tests which compare both tires directly!

While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 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

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

• Outstanding wet braking (e.g., 51.3 m vs 56.8 m; 32.3 m vs 36.4 m)
• Strong snow/ice capability (top snow circle 3.86 m/s²; ice braking 16.2 m)
• Class-leading rolling resistance (7.6-7.49 kg/t) and good fuel efficiency
• Stable, precise handling with high safety reserves and good comfort

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

• Lower purchase price and solid value positioning
• Good aquaplaning reserves in some tests (e.g., straight 81.2 km/h; curved +12%)
• Competitive environmental metrics in ADAC (abrasion, mileage, fuel use)
• Generally low exterior noise levels

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.

In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 6 times and drivers have given the tire 90% overall.

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 has been reviewed 8 times and drivers have given the tire 78% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Conclusion

Bridgestone's Blizzak 6 is the clear all-rounder and the safer choice. It wins every braking duel on wet, snow and ice, couples that with stronger objective and subjective handling, and adds best-in-class efficiency (rolling resistance). It ranked 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th in major tests, underlining consistent, balanced performance.

Maxxis' Premitra Snow WP6 offers value and some environmental upsides (often lower noise, better curved aquaplaning in one SUV test, favorable abrasion/fuel figures in ADAC) but falls short where it matters most: wet braking and control. Several tests flagged long wet stops and unstable handling, which limits its recommendation. Choose Bridgestone for confident winter safety and efficiency; consider Maxxis only if budget is paramount and your driving is gentler, with a strong preference for routes where heavy rain performance is less critical.

Key Differences

• Wet braking gap is large and consistent in Bridgestone's favor (often 9-18% shorter).
• Snow and ice: Bridgestone edges Maxxis on braking, traction and handling in every test.
• Handling/security: Bridgestone shows precise, stable behavior; Maxxis exhibits delayed response and over/understeer tendencies.
• Efficiency: Bridgestone has markedly lower rolling resistance; Maxxis sometimes posts slightly lower fuel use in ADAC but higher RR elsewhere.
• Aquaplaning: Maxxis leads in some straight/curved aquaplaning results; Bridgestone offers strong overall wet grip and braking.
• Value/longevity: Maxxis is cheaper and scores well for abrasion in ADAC; Bridgestone posts stronger projected life in AZ but not in ADAC.

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.

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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.