Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 7.3/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 4
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 10 times and the Sport Master Winter not once. The Blizzak 6 had 17.4% lower rolling resistance; the Sport Master Winter stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if you drive regularly in rain, slush, or variable winter conditions and want the best all-round safety with lower energy consumption and typically better wear. Consider the Linglong Sport Master Winter mainly if budget is the overriding factor and your winters are mostly cold-but-dry with limited deep water-accepting that wet/aquaplaning safety margins and efficiency are the main compromises.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Wet safety advantage in real numbers: frequent shorter wet braking (e.g., 37.4 m vs 40.6 m in the 2026 50-set braking test) and better wet handling results across most shared tests
- Much stronger aquaplaning resistance overall (regularly +4% to +22% in straight/curved aquaplaning comparisons), translating to more stability in deep water and motorway rain
- Consistently lower rolling resistance (wins 8/8 where measured; e.g., 6.8 vs 8.0 kg/t and 7.85 vs 9.52 kg/t), improving fuel/EV range and often reducing total cost of ownership
Where the Sport Master Winter is stronger
- Strong value proposition: repeatedly wins value/price-per-kilometer metrics (e.g., AvD price-performance winner), often far cheaper upfront
- Often competitive on dry braking (wins 6/8 head-to-head dry braking results), which can suit drivers who mostly see cold-but-dry roads
- Can be quick on dry handling in some tests and sizes (including fastest dry handling laps noted in multiple reports), giving a sportier feel at low purchase cost
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 Sport Master Winter at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Sport Master Winter |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 10 | 0 | |
| Dry18 measurements | 7 | The Sport Master Winter stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 10 |
| Wet39 measurements | 34 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 4 |
| Snow31 measurements | 25 | The Blizzak 6 was 4.2% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort12 measurements | 7 | The Blizzak 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (7 tests) | 2 |
| Value12 measurements | 12 | The Blizzak 6 had 17.4% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 2.1 | 7.3/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 4 reviews | 88% | The Blizzak 6 by 6 points | 82% |
| Pricein the 9 tests that listed prices | +87% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 9 of 9 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 79 sizes made in both | 95 |
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 10 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 | Sport Master Winter |
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| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P21 of 50 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P4 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P4 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P6 of 51 | P16 of 51 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P5 of 8 |
Performance profile
24 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Sport Master Winter
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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Sport Master Winter
Not ahead in any category
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
Sport Master Winter
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% 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.
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| 64.04 | 0.6% | 63.63 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.2 | 1% | 70.5 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 134 | 2.6% | 138 | 9-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.18 | 1.6% | 80.44 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.1 | 2.3% | 46 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.1 | 2.2% | 16.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.46 | 1.6% | 13.68 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.9 | 3.2% | 48.5 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.4 | 12.4% | 60 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 92 | 1.4% | 94 | 7-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.25 | 4.2% | 8.68 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 539 | 6.1% | 503 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.76 | 2.2% | 74.26 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.7 | 7.5% | 11.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.76 | 17.4% | 9.44 | 8-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Sport Master Winter | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 83 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 62 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 29 | ||
| 67 | Value | 32 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 26 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 17 | ||
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 | Sport Master Winter | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 6.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 8 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% 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.
Linglong Sport Master Winter
- 82%from 4 reviews
- 5,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 Sport Master Winter reviewsDrove them one winter on really heavy snow in the moutains no problem at all the snow grip was really impresive even against some premium tires. I had no problems never got stuck even when i was trying to get stuck i saw many people with premium tires and same awd having trouble but not with this ones. The only problem is Wear I think if ur winter is mild and temp are high the tires will melt away. About to mount them for this winter to see did they change after 1 year.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 95 of the Sport Master Winter, 79 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Sport Master Winter |
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| Season | Winter | Winter Run flat |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 95 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 79 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16225/55 R16and 67 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | A81%B19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | D82%C17%B1% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 101 of 101 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 9 of the 9 tests that listed prices, by 87% 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 is a classic premium-vs-budget winter tire matchup: the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (premium-touring winter) against the Linglong Sport Master Winter (touring winter). Across 10 shared professional tests in multiple sizes and vehicle types, the pattern is less about one “magic” discipline and more about consistency, safety margins in the wet, and running costs over a full season.
The data shows the Blizzak 6 repeatedly building its advantage where winter tires most often get caught out in real life-wet braking, wet handling balance, and aquaplaning-while also delivering notably lower rolling resistance and generally better predicted wear. The Linglong's story is different: it can look competitive (and occasionally strong) in some dry metrics and certain snow-handling scenarios, and it is consistently the value leader on price-per-kilometer. But its results swing much more from test to test, with multiple reports flagging wet-limit stability and deep-water performance as the key compromises.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the safer and more rounded winter tire. It dominates the wet categories (wet braking wins 9/10; wet handling wins 6/7; aquaplaning wins 11/12 combined straight+curved), often by meaningful margins: for example, in the 2026 braking mega-test it stops from wet conditions in 37.4 m vs 40.6 m for the Linglong (+7.9%), and in 2026 Sport Auto it leads curved aquaplaning by ~22% (3.0 vs 2.45 m/s²). Add in consistently lower rolling resistance (wins 8/8 where measured; e.g., 6.8 vs 8.0 kg/t in Auto Bild Allrad, and 7.85 vs 9.52 kg/t in Auto Express 2026) and typically stronger wear projections (e.g., 39,750 vs 28,500 km in AZ 2025; 42,050 vs 34,475 km in AvD 2026), and the Bridgestone's premium pricing starts to translate into tangible safety and ownership benefits.
The Linglong Sport Master Winter earns its keep primarily on purchase value and occasional dry-road competitiveness: it wins dry braking 6/8 head-to-head instances and sometimes edges dry handling, and some tests note respectable dry behavior for the money. It can also post standout snow handling in specific contexts (notably Auto Bild Allrad's snow handling/slalom), but that upside is offset by repeated weak points: higher rolling resistance (which increases fuel/energy use), poorer deep-water aquaplaning resilience in several tests (including “second-worst” aquaplaning in Auto Bild Allrad 2026), and multiple professional notes about wet-limit understeer/instability and variable performance between batches. The practical takeaway is that the Blizzak 6 is the tire you choose to reduce winter risk in rain and slush while keeping running costs controlled; the Linglong is a budget-led option that can work in milder, drier winters, but asks you to accept smaller wet safety reserves and higher energy consumption.
Blizzak 6 vs Sport Master Winter: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Linglong Sport Master Winter the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 10 times and the Sport Master Winter not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Sport Master Winter?
The Blizzak 6 led 34 of the 39 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master Winter led 10 of the 18 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 25 of the 31 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 4.2% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 25.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 17.4% lower rolling resistance (8 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 6.7/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Blizzak 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 9 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 9 of them, by 87% 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 Sport Master Winter in 95 (14 to 21 inch). 79 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 Sport Master Winter A and D.
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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.
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