Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 89% · 2
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Winter once. The Blizzak 6 stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet; the Winter stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if you drive mostly in wet, variable winter conditions (rain/slush, frequent standing water) and want more precise handling confidence; choose the Dunlop Winter if you face regular snow and want maximum traction plus best-in-class tread life and value, accepting weaker wet braking/precision and less reassuring dry dynamics.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Stronger wet stopping power and wet-surface confidence (e.g., ADAC wet braking 35.1 m vs 38.0 m; wet concrete 38.5 m vs 42.0 m)
- Best-in-comparison aquaplaning resistance across all shared tests (3/3 wins in straight and curved aquaplaning)
- More precise, responsive steering and generally stronger handling balance on dry and wet circuits (wins dry handling and wet handling metrics in 2/2 tests that measured them)
Where the Winter is stronger
- Stronger snow traction in every shared test (3/3 wins; e.g., ADAC 2639 N vs 2571 N) and frequently better snow braking
- Class-leading tread life and sustainability credentials in ADAC (59,300 km vs 45,900 km; abrasion 57 vs 82 mg/km/t)
- Better value-for-money metrics where reported (ADAC 2.02 vs 3.12 price/1000; Auto Bild 10.02 vs 11.32 price/1000)
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 Winter at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Winter |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 3 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 4 | The Blizzak 6 averaged a 1.3% higher speed on the dry handling course (2 tests) | 3 |
| Wet18 measurements | 16 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 2 |
| Snow13 measurements | 6 | Level between the two. | 6 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | Level between the two. | 0 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 2 | The Winter was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests) | 4 |
| Value7 measurements | 3 | 4 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 0.2 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 2 reviews | 88% | Too close to call | 89% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +10% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 3 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 57 sizes made in both | 63 |
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 4 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 | Winter |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test | P2 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 | P5 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P4 of 11 | P8 of 11 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P2 of 20 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Winter
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.
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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| 147 | 0.7% | 146 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 57.3 | 1.1% | 57.94 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 67 | 1.3% | 66.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 145 | 3.5% | 150 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 126 | 8.3% | 138 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 88.83 | 2.1% | 90.77 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 47.3 | 2.1% | 46.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.42 | 1.2% | 12.57 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 48.1 | 2.5% | 46.9 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9 | 2.6% | 8.7 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 67 | 0.2% | 68 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 6.21 | 3.4% | 6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 578 | 1.6% | 587 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 87.49 | 0.6% | 88.02 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 38.8 | 0.5% | 38.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.7 | 1.5% | 11.4 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 59 | = | 59 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.68 | 0.8 dB | 68.85 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 30,727 | 12.5% | 34,231 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.26 | 1.2% | 8.36 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 1.8% | 5.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 82 | 30.5% | 57 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Winter 9.2 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Winter | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 76 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 69 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 67 | ||
| 67 | Value | 90 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 83 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 55 | ||
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 | Winter | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 9.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Winter 89% from 2. 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.
Dunlop Winter
- 89%from 2 reviews
- 4,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 2 Winter reviewsGreat tire with good grip on compacted snow. Good on wet as well. As I drive electric I appreciate, that Dunlop Winter is very quiet tire. Great price as well. Set of tires cost me 250 euros.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 63 of the Winter, 57 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Winter |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 63 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 57 sizes 185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 45 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | C74%B26% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C75%B14%D10% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 69-72 dB B99%A1% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 69 of 69 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 10% 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.
Bridgestone's Blizzak 6 and Dunlop's Winter sit in the same premium-touring winter space, but the shared 2025-2026 test data shows they're tuned for different priorities. Across ADAC (225/50 R17) and Auto Express (205/55 R16), the Bridgestone repeatedly leans toward wet-road security and a more precise, “driver-led” feel, while the Dunlop keeps its strongest cards for snow traction and ownership costs.
The headline split is simple: Blizzak 6 tends to win on wet braking/handling and aquaplaning margins (3/3 wins in both straight and curved aquaplaning), whereas Dunlop more consistently wins in snow traction (3/3) and often edges snow braking. Where it gets interesting is that the overall rankings swap depending on how much a test weights safety on wet/dry versus winter grip and sustainability-ADAC, in particular, rewards the Dunlop heavily for wear and environmental metrics despite its wet/dry weaknesses.
Conclusion
If your winter is dominated by rain, slush, and motorway standing water, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the safer, more confidence-inspiring all-rounder in this head-to-head. It consistently stops shorter on wet surfaces (e.g., ADAC wet braking 35.1 m vs 38.0 m) and shows stronger aquaplaning thresholds in every shared test (e.g., Auto Express straight aquaplaning 80.0 vs 77.6 km/h). It also delivers the more precise dry-road behavior testers described-useful for fast A-road driving and emergency avoidance-though you should accept that its dry braking can be a weak spot in some sizes (Auto Express notes it as last in the field on dry braking).
If you see regular snowfall and want maximum “go” traction plus running-cost strength, the Dunlop Winter is the more compelling value proposition. It repeatedly leads snow traction (e.g., ADAC 2639 N vs 2571 N; Auto Bild 2576 N vs 2483 N) and pairs that with standout longevity and sustainability in ADAC (59,300 km vs 45,900 km; far lower abrasion 57 vs 82 mg/km/t) and better value metrics. The trade-off is clear and consistent: it gives away too much on wet braking/handling and can feel vague or unstable on dry roads in professional comments, so it's best for drivers who prioritize winter grip and cost-per-km over wet-road sharpness.
Practical takeaway: pick Blizzak 6 for wet-focused winter climates and a more “premium” steering/handling feel; pick Dunlop Winter for snow-regular regions and buyers who want strong winter traction with top-tier tread life and value-so long as you can live with its wet and dry dynamic compromises.
Blizzak 6 vs Winter: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Dunlop Winter the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Winter once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Winter 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Winter?
The Blizzak 6 led 16 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.3% higher speed on the dry handling course across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
Across the shared tests the snow measurements are split 6-6 between the Blizzak 6 and the Winter.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 had 1.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Winter was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9.5/10 for the Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Winter 89% from 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 10% 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 Winter in 63 (15 to 21 inch). 57 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 Winter C and C.
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