Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and the Continental WinterContact TS 870 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 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 WinterContact-TS-870

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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 in one of the tests
  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in one of the tests

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 0.45% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44.1M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
43.9M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:44.1M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 43.9M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.36% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
110.2Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
110.6Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:110.2Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 110.6Km/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 6.74% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44.3M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
47.5M
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 Continental WinterContact TS 870: 37.1M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak 6:54M Continental WinterContact TS 870: 57.9M

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 1.14% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76.01Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75.14Km/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 Continental WinterContact TS 870: 75.14Km/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 0.24% faster around a wet circle than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
12.26s
Continental WinterContact TS 870
12.29s
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 Continental WinterContact TS 870: 12.29s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 floated at a 3.91% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84.3Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:81Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 84.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 slipped out at a 16.23% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.2m/sec2
Continental WinterContact TS 870
3.82m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:3.2m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 3.82m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 stopped the vehicle in 1.69% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
29.6M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
29.1M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:29.6M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 29.1M
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:29.6M ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 29.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had 0.32% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
2512N
Continental WinterContact TS 870
2520N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:2512N ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 2520N

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 1.33% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59.2Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
60Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:59.2Km/H ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 60Km/H

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was 0.3% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.27m/sec2
Continental WinterContact TS 870
3.28m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:3.27m/sec2 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 3.28m/sec2

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 measured 1.8% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72.3dB
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:72.3dB ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 71dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is predicted to cover 7.65% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44300KM
Continental WinterContact TS 870
47970KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:44300KM ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 47970KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 proved to have a 15.06% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
11.29Price/1000
Continental WinterContact TS 870
9.59Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:11.29Price/1000 ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 9.59Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 had a 10.72% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
8.77kg / t
Continental WinterContact TS 870
7.83kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak 6:8.77kg / t ✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870: 7.83kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Continental WinterContact TS 870.

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

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tire 83% 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 103 - tire reviewed on October 30, 2024
View all Bridgestone Blizzak 6 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Continental WinterContact TS 870
Given 100% 205/55 R16 on mostly town for 100 easy going miles
From the first few meteres, it felt just smoother. Better rolling feeling. I purchased a brand new Skoda Scala, which came with a set of Bridgestone Turanza T005. The feeling is far superior than anything I've driven in the past. It felt I had better grip and feel of the road on wet when I picked up the car in the evening, rather than on the same road when it was dry. 400 euros but worth it every penny. I feel protected and confident with them. I'll update after the first snowfall/ice of the season.
Helpful 206 - tire reviewed on October 7, 2021
View all Continental WinterContact TS 870 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performed better in wet braking, wet handling [km/h] and wet circle, while the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 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.

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 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.

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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.