Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 3 times and the WinterCraft WP52+ not once, with one level. The Blizzak 6 was stronger in wet, snow and value, the WinterCraft WP52+ in dry and comfort.
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
WinterCraft WP52+
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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
Blizzak 6
WinterCraft WP52+
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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
Blizzak 6
WinterCraft WP52+
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Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the WinterCraft WP52+ 91% from 6. 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 | Blizzak 6 | Gap | WinterCraft WP52+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry WinterCraft WP52+ ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 146 | 3.7% | 141 | 0-3 |
| Dry Handling mph | 70.9 | 1.3% | 70 | 2-0 |
| Wet Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 163 | 0.9% | 161 | 3-1 |
| Wet Handling mph | 50.7 | 1.1% | 50.1 | 1-1 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.49 | 0.4% | 12.53 | 1-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 52.1 | 1.6% | 51.3 | 2-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 8.5 | 8.9% | 7.8 | 2-0 |
| Snow Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 92 | 0.9% | 93 | 3-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 869 | 0.8% | 859 | 1-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 35.6 | 1.1% | 36 | 0-2 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 10.3 | = | 10.3 | 0-0 |
| Comfort WinterCraft WP52+ ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 1.3% | scored | 1-1 |
| Noise dB | 70.15 | 1 dB | 69.2 | 0-2 |
| Value Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 30,530 | 9.2% | 28,064 | 3-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.8 | 7.9% | 8.5 | 3-0 |
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 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 | WinterCraft WP52+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P10 of 50 | |
| 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P6 of 15 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P3 of 20 |
Blizzak 6 vs WinterCraft WP52+: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 3 times and the WinterCraft WP52+ not once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the WinterCraft WP52+ 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the WinterCraft WP52+?
The Blizzak 6 led 9 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 8.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The WinterCraft WP52+ led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 4 of the 10 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.9% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 7.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.3/10 for the WinterCraft WP52+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The WinterCraft WP52+ was 1 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.8/10 for the WinterCraft WP52+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the WinterCraft WP52+ 91% from 6. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the WinterCraft WP52+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 40% 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 WinterCraft WP52+ in 115 (13 to 21 inch). 79 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 WinterCraft WP52+ 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.