Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- 92% · 3
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Speed Grip 5 once. The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.9% longer in the wear tests; the Speed Grip 5 had 2.7% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 for frequent snow/ice, enthusiastic winter driving, and long service life. Choose Semperit Speed-Grip 5 for milder climates, primarily wet-dry winter use on cleared roads, and maximum value/efficiency at a lower price.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Consistently strong wet braking and wet handling (multiple test wins, e.g., 1/55 wet stop at 34.6 m)
- Confident snow/ice capability with better traction and shorter ice braking (e.g., ADAC ice −4.7%)
- High predicted mileage and lower abrasion (+~20% wear advantage, ADAC/Autobild 2025)
Where the Speed Grip 5 is stronger
- Lower rolling resistance and stronger value pricing (notably in 205/55 R16)
- Good curved aquaplaning resistance and competitive straight-line aquaplaning
- Occasional wins or near-parity in dry and wet braking depending on size/test
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 Speed Grip 5 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Speed Grip 5 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 6 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 6 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 1 |
| Wet22 measurements | 15 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 7 |
| Snow17 measurements | 9 | 7 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 4 | 2 | |
| Value9 measurements | 5 | The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.9% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 0.9 | 8.5/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 3 reviews | 88% | The Speed Grip 5 by 4 points | 92% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +28.6% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 75 sizes made in both | 90 |
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 7 tests, 2024 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 | Speed Grip 5 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P12 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P13 of 50 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P6 of 51 | P15 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P3 of 31 | P15 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P4 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 55 | P6 of 55 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Speed Grip 5
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. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Speed Grip 5
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
Speed Grip 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3. 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.
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| 146 | 1.7% | 149 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.1 | 0.7% | 69.6 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 144 | 2.8% | 148 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 120 | 2.9% | 123 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.5 | 2.6% | 48.3 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.5 | 11.5% | 5.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.41 | 1.3% | 12.58 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.3 | 0.6% | 50.6 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 1.6% | 9.4 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86 | 0.4% | 86 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 589 | 2.5% | 571 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36 | 0.5% | 35.8 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.5 | 0.9% | 10.4 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53 | 4.7% | 56 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.2% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.25 | 0.5 dB | 71.7 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32,210 | 9.9% | 29,329 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.29 | 2.7% | 8.04 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62 | 6.1% | 66 | 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 Speed Grip 5 8.5 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Speed Grip 5 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 62 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 80 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 25 | ||
| 67 | Value | 73 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 51 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 32 | ||
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 | Speed Grip 5 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 9.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 9 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 9.3 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3. 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.
Semperit Speed Grip 5
- 92%from 3 reviews
- 20,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Speed Grip 5 reviewsSehr guter Winterreifen im mittleren Preissegment. Fahre 100 km täglich durchs Mittelgebirge (Stadt, BAB, Bundesstraßen) und hatte nun alle Bedingungen: Schnee, Eis, Regen, Trockene Fahrbahn. Toller Grip auf Schnee und Eis bedeckten Straßen. Habe mich stehts sicher gefühlt.
215/55 R18 99V XL. Made in France. Neuprofiltiefe gemessene 8,7 mm. Nach 10500 km vorn 8,2 mm, hinten 8,0 mm bei sehr ruhigem, entspanntem Fahrstil. D. h. sehr wenig Verschleiß und hohe zu erwartende Laufleistung. Laufgeräusch ist wie bei allen Winterreifen hörbar, aber nicht sonderlich auffällig.
Bin sehr zufrieden, würde sie wieder kaufen.
Meine vorherigen Reifen Bridgestone LM001 mit 5 mm Profil, 2 Jahre alt, waren auf nasser und trockener Fahrbahn top, hatten aber bei Schnee und Matsch null Grip und drehten durch.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 90 of the Speed Grip 5, 75 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Speed Grip 5 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 90 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 75 sizes 185/50 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16and 63 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | C76%B24% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C70%D18%B12% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | - | 2021 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | Semperit Speed Grip 3 (2017) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 28.6% 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.
This head-to-head pitches Bridgestone's premium-touring Blizzak 6 against Semperit's value-driven Speed-Grip 5, both in winter guise for passenger cars. Across five shared tests spanning Autobild, ADAC and large-scale braking comparisons in 16-18 inch fitments, the Blizzak 6 consistently lands near the top, while the Speed-Grip 5 targets affordability and efficiency with a more mixed dynamic showing.
Early patterns are clear: the Bridgestone brings sporty precision, class-leading wet stopping in several tests, robust snow/ice capability, lower noise, and standout longevity. The Semperit counters with lower rolling resistance, sharper value, and isolated strengths in curved aquaplaning and select dry/wet metrics. The question becomes whether you prioritize absolute winter safety and wear, or efficiency and price.
Conclusion
Synthesizing results, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the more rounded and consistently safer performer: top-3 overall in major 2025 tests (3/22 Autobild, 3/31 ADAC) and multiple category wins in wet braking, snow/ice performance, handling precision, noise, and predicted mileage (+20% wear advantage in both Autobild 2025 and ADAC 2025). Its only notable dynamic blemish is lateral aquaplaning, where it trails the Semperit, but its broader safety envelope remains stronger.
The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 offers credible capability with good wet results in some runs, competitive dry braking at times, very good curved aquaplaning, lower rolling resistance, and a substantially better price/value index-particularly in 205/55 R16-making it appealing for budget-conscious drivers in milder climates. For drivers who face frequent snow/ice or want the most predictable, precise winter behavior plus long life, choose the Blizzak 6. For urban or temperate users prioritizing cost and efficiency who mainly drive on cleared, wet-cold roads, the Speed-Grip 5 is a sensible, economical alternative.
Blizzak 6 vs Speed Grip 5: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Semperit Speed Grip 5 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Speed Grip 5 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Speed Grip 5 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Speed Grip 5?
The Blizzak 6 led 15 of the 22 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 6 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 9 of the 17 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.9% longer in the wear tests (4 tests); the Speed Grip 5 had 2.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9/10 for the Speed Grip 5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.3/10 for the Speed Grip 5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 28.6% 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 Speed Grip 5 in 90 (14 to 21 inch). 75 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 Speed Grip 5 C and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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