Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Aspire XP Winter not once. The Blizzak 6 was stronger in wet, snow, ice, comfort and value.
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Aspire XP Winter
Not ahead on any measurement here
Blizzak 6
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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.
Where each scores higher
Aspire XP Winter
Not ahead in any category
Blizzak 6
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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
Aspire XP Winter
Blizzak 6
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Owners rate the Aspire XP Winter 91% from 3 reviews and the Blizzak 6 88% from 9. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Aspire XP Winter | Gap | Blizzak 6 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Level | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 144 | = | 144 | 0-0 |
| Wet Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 117 | 5.9% | 110 | 0-2 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 128 | 6.2% | 120 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle mph | 5.6 | 16% | 6.5 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 45.1 | 3.2% | 46.5 | 0-1 |
| Snow Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 63 | 2.2% | 62 | 0-2 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 52 | 3.9% | 54 | 0-1 |
| Ice Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 54 | 2.4% | 53 | 0-1 |
| Comfort Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 74 | 1.6 dB | 72.4 | 0-1 |
| Value Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 32,249 | 11.2% | 35,853 | 0-1 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.8 | = | 5.8 | 0-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 73 | 15.1% | 62 | 0-1 |
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.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2025
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 | Aspire XP Winter | Field | Blizzak 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P22 of 51 | P6 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P20 of 31 | P3 of 31 |
Aspire XP Winter vs Blizzak 6: your questions
Is the Apollo Aspire XP Winter or the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Aspire XP Winter not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Aspire XP Winter scores 8.2 and the Blizzak 6 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Aspire XP Winter or the Blizzak 6?
The Blizzak 6 led 5 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 0-0 between the Aspire XP Winter and the Blizzak 6.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 3 of the 3 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.7/10 for the Aspire XP Winter and 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Aspire XP Winter 91% from 3 reviews and the Blizzak 6 88% from 9.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Aspire XP Winter is made in 31 sizes (16 to 19 inch) and the Blizzak 6 in 193 (16 to 22 inch). 31 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Aspire XP Winter is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Blizzak 6 B and C.
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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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.