Bridgestone Blizzak Ice - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Bridgestone Blizzak Ice delivers standout comfort and dry-road stopping with class-leading noise suppression and repeatedly strong dry braking. However, it consistently struggles in wet conditions and shows mixed-to-weak results on snow and ice versus top Nordic friction rivals, which drags overall rankings down. Rolling resistance and fuel use are also frequent weaknesses, and pricing/value was poor in at least one test.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing quietness and confident dry-road braking in winter, but those needing top-tier wet grip and consistent snow/ice performance may find stronger alternatives.

Performance Strengths

Comfort / Noise Strong Details
• 1st/8 noise in 2023 test (73.7 dB)
• 1st/20 subjective noise in 2020 Test World
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 2nd/8 dry braking in 2023 (+2.7% from best)
• 1st/8 dry braking in 2020 Vi Bilagare (article: best grip, stopped ~1 m sooner than next)
Ice Handling (objective/subjective balance) Moderate Details
• 3rd/8 ice handling in 2023 (+0.9% from best)
• 9th/20 ice handling in 2020 Test World (+6.8% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• Wet braking 8th/8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare (+25.3%) and 17th/20 in 2020 Test World (+30.3%)
• Wet handling 8th/8 in 2020 (+9.3%) and 13th/20 in 2020 (+3.9%); straight aquaplaning 7th/8 in 2023 (+9.4%) and 8th/8 in 2020 (+16.2%)
Snow Performance Strong Details
• Snow braking 8th/8 in 2023 (+4.8%) and 17th/20 in 2020 Test World (+3.6%)
• Snow handling 18th/20 in 2020 Test World (+5.2%); traction 16th/20 (+5.1%)
Ice Braking / Traction Strong Details
• Ice braking 7th/8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare (+39.4%) and 15th/20 in 2020 Test World (+21.4%)
• Ice traction 15th/20 in 2020 Test World (+59.5%)
Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• Fuel consumption 8th/8 in 2023 (+8.3% from best)
• Rolling resistance 8th/8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare (+5.3% from best)
Value / Price Moderate Details
• Price 7th/8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare (+132.6% from best) with overall 7th/8 finish
Subjective Dry Handling Moderate Details
• 7th/8 in 2023 (+60% from best)
• 6th/8 in 2020 (+60% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 Studless Friction Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental VikingContact 7

The Japanese Bridgestone is one of the few winter tires with an asymmetric pattern, marked with an inside/outside instead of rolling direction. This favors cornering but results in poorer water pro...

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking

Weak:
Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Fuel Consumption, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling

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