Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
In the 24 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 16 times and the Blizzak 6 7 times, with one level. The Blizzak 6 had 4.5% lower rolling resistance; the UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 14.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if you want the most consistently high-performing premium winter tire across wet handling, aquaplaning safety, refinement, and long-term wear/value-especially for drivers facing frequent rain/slush and mixed conditions. Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if efficiency (low rolling resistance for fuel/EV range) and strong wet braking with a stable touring feel are your top priorities, and you're selecting a size with proven snow results in independent tests.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Class-leading efficiency in many tests (rolling resistance wins 11 vs 4), including big measured gaps like AvD: 7.32 kg/t vs 8.89 kg/t (~17.7% lower)
- Frequently strong wet braking performance (category wins 11 vs 10), including standout results like 34.6 m vs 36.9 m in the 2024 55-set wet braking comparison
- Often very capable dry handling balance and steering response (dry handling wins 8 vs 4), with multiple tests calling it stable and predictable at the limit
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Stronger overall test record across shared comparisons (16 overall wins vs 7), with frequent podiums and multiple test victories
- Wet-road dynamics leadership: dominant in wet handling (wins 13 vs 2) and generally strong aquaplaning resistance (straight/curved wins 12/10 vs 6/4)
- Better dry braking trend (wins 15 vs 3), often delivering a meaningful stopping-distance edge (commonly ~1-4% in shared tests)
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 UltraGrip Performance 3 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Shared tests won24 shared tests | 7 | 1 level | 16 |
| Dry40 measurements | 15 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry (20 tests) | 23 |
| Wet93 measurements | 31 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 lapped the wet handling course 1.6% faster (6 tests) | 59 |
| Snow72 measurements | 22 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 2.7% quicker in the snow traction test (5 tests) | 45 |
| Ice3 measurements | 2 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 3.6% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort29 measurements | 4 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.2 dB quieter (17 tests) | 21 |
| Value31 measurements | 12 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 14.6% longer in the wear tests (7 tests) | 14 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 0.1 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 15 reviews | 88% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 2 points | 90% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 25 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 20 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 12 of 20 | +2.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 139 sizes made in both | 175 |
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 24 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.
Performance profile
29 measurements from the 24 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
UltraGrip Performance 3
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
UltraGrip Performance 3
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
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. 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 | 0.8% | 64.49 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.7 | 0.4% | 69.4 | 7-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.5 | 1.5% | 57.8 | 5-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 95 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 85 | ||
| 67 | Value | 70 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 22 | ||
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 | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. 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.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- 90%from 15 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 62,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 very highly, praising its excellent grip and braking on dry and wet roads, strong traction in snow, and a quiet, comfortable, and predictable ride. Handling is often described as stable and confidence-inspiring, with several noting good highway manners. A minority mention weaker performance on pure ice and a softer, less sporty steering feel at the limit. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few caveats.
- strong dry grip and braking
- excellent wet grip and braking
- very good snow traction
- quiet and comfortable ride
- limited grip on pure ice compared to some rivals
- softer steering feel and less sporty lateral grip at high speeds
Summarised by AI from 12 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 15 UltraGrip Performance 3 reviewsThis is exceptional tire in winter i swapped it now with Michelin PA 5 which is even better on snow but lucks a bit on wet. But you cant go wrong with niether of those. I cant wait Michelin s to worn out so i can try pirelli.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 175 of the UltraGrip Performance 3, 139 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 139 sizes 185/50 R16185/55 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16175/65 R17205/40 R17and 127 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B60%C39%D0%A0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 69-74 dB B87%A13% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 415 of 415 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | - |
| Awards | - | Commended: Best Winter Tire (DriverReviews, 2025/26) |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 12 of the 20 tests that listed prices, by 2.8% 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.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (9 shared tests)
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.
Bridgestone's Blizzak 6 and Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance 3 sit close together in the premium European winter-tire market, but they approach the brief from slightly different angles. The Blizzak 6 is positioned more as a premium-touring winter tire with a clear emphasis on efficiency and stable, confidence-building behavior, while the UltraGrip Performance 3 leans more “UHP winter”, aiming for higher dynamic grip, sharper subjective feel and strong all-round test results.
Across 23 shared professional tests, the headline is that Goodyear wins more often overall (16 vs 7), but the way each tire gets to its results matters. Goodyear repeatedly shines in wet handling, aquaplaning resistance and day-to-day refinement (noise/comfort), and it also tends to stop shorter on dry roads. Bridgestone counters with a very consistent efficiency story (rolling resistance wins 11 vs 4), frequent wet-braking strengths, and often-impressive dry handling balance-plus occasional standout winter-surface braking results (including ice braking advantages in ADAC data).
Conclusion
On aggregate, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the more consistently “complete” performer across the mix of winter tests-hence the higher number of overall wins and frequent podium finishes (e.g., 1/31 in ADAC 225/40 R18, 1/10 in AZ Performance 245/45 R19, 1/9 in the 205/55 R17 group test). It is especially strong where real-world winter driving often feels hardest: maintaining composure and speed on wet handling tracks (category wins 13 vs 2), resisting aquaplaning (straight and curved wins 12 vs 6 and 10 vs 4), and delivering a quieter, more comfortable ride (noise wins 13 vs 3). It also tends to be the better long-term ownership choice when tests include wear and value-ADAC's projected tread life advantage is large (e.g., 76,500 km vs 57,700 km in 225/40 R18; 55,800 km vs 45,900 km in 225/50 R17), translating into lower running cost scores.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 remains a very credible premium alternative-particularly for drivers who care about energy use and a stable, predictable feel. It repeatedly posts best-in-group rolling resistance figures (e.g., 7.32 kg/t vs 8.89 kg/t in AvD, a ~17.7% advantage), and it can be excellent in wet braking in several key datasets (e.g., 34.6 m vs 36.9 m in the 2024 “55 tire” braking test). It also often feels strong dynamically on dry handling layouts (dry handling category wins 8 vs 4), even when its dry braking can be more mixed. The main caveat is that Blizzak 6's snow performance shows more test-to-test variability depending on size/vehicle, while Goodyear's biggest red flag is that in some specific tests (notably Al Volante 235/60 R18) aquaplaning resistance dropped to the bottom of the group-an outlier relative to its broader aquaplaning record, but still worth noting.
Practical takeaway: if you want the safest “one-tire answer” for mixed winter conditions (wet roads, slush, occasional snow) with strong refinement and excellent longevity/value, the Goodyear is the more reliable pick. If your priorities are low energy consumption/EV-friendliness, strong wet braking, and a calm, stable touring character, the Bridgestone is the smart alternative-just pay attention to size-specific test results if deep-snow performance is critical in your area.
Blizzak 6 vs UltraGrip Performance 3: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 the better tire?
In the 24 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 finished ahead 16 times and the Blizzak 6 7 times, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the UltraGrip Performance 3?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 59 of the 93 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 1.6% faster across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 23 of the 40 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 20 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 45 of the 72 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 2.7% quicker in the snow traction test across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 had 4.5% lower rolling resistance (18 tests); the UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 14.6% longer in the wear tests (7 tests) and shed 21.9% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.2 dB quieter (17 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 20 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tire in 12 of them, by 2.8% 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 UltraGrip Performance 3 in 175 (14 to 23 inch). 139 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 UltraGrip Performance 3 B and C.
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