Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3 are Premium Touring Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
Blizzak-6 VS Winter-I-cept-RS3

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 two tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these two tests:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 in two of the tests

While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is better than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.43% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44.1M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
45.2M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:44.1M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 45.2M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.36% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
110.2Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
109.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:110.2Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 109.8Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 8.57% less distance than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44.3M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
48.45M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:34.6M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 37.8M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:54M Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.1M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 2.25% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76.01Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
74.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:76.01Km/H Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 74.3Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 3.16% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
12.26s
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
12.66s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:12.26s Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 12.66s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 floated at a 4.14% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
84.5Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:81Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 slipped out at a 18.58% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.2m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.93m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:3.2m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.93m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 stopped the vehicle in 1.69% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
29.6M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
29.1M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:29.6M ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:29.6M ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 29.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 0.12% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
2512N
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
2509N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:2512N Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 2509N

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 0.67% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59.2Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
59.6Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:59.2Km/H ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 59.6Km/H

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was 1.21% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.27m/sec2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.31m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:3.27m/sec2 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 3.31m/sec2

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one noise tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 measured 0.97% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72.3dB
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
71.6dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:72.3dB ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 71.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 is predicted to cover 11.84% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44300KM
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
50250KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:44300KM ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 50250KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 proved to have a 36.58% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
11.29Price/1000
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
7.16Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:11.29Price/1000 ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.16Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 had a 11.97% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
8.77kg / t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
7.72kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:8.77kg / t ✓ Hankook Winter I cept RS3: 7.72kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tire 98% overall.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 has been reviewed 17 times and drivers have given the tire 80% overall.

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

Best Review for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Given 96% 215/55 R17 on mostly motorways for 10,000 miles
Best winter tire I've ever used
Helpful 101 - tire reviewed on October 30, 2024
View all Bridgestone Blizzak 6 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Given 87% 175/65 R14 on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
Hankook Winter I*cept RS3 tires were bought brand new in october of 2023, was manufactured a few months earlier and stamped as made in Korea. Tires were used on 1997 Volkswagen Golf Mk3, 1.9 TDI 66 kW (90 Hp), without ABS, TC or other driver assists.

First season/initial thoughts:
Dry roads - car was predictible, tires felt a little bit softer and less responsive, in comparision with summer tires (in my case it's 195/55 R15 2020's Michelin Energy Saver+), but it's a winter tire, so it's absolutly normal to have a slightly different feeling in steering response or... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 273 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2024
View all Hankook Winter I cept RS3 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle and snow traction, while the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed better in straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, noise, wear, value and rolling resistance.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Hankook Winter I cept RS3 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Overall Winner: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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.

Similar Comparisons

Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Hankook Winter I cept RS3
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Continental WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
VS
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
VS
Michelin Alpin 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Michelin Alpin 6
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 VS Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
VS
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 VS Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
VS
Vredestein Wintrac
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 VS Vredestein Wintrac
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
VS
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 VS Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Continental WinterContact TS 870
VS
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 VS Hankook Winter I cept RS3

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.