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Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews

Replaces the Blizzak LM005

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is a Central European winter tire with strong wet braking, low rolling resistance and generally good snow traction. Dry braking can be a weakness, and it can be noisy.

The quick answer

Owners say 88% from 9 owner reviews 75% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 25 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P5 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Ice, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 75,369miles driven
  • 25professional tests
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 5 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

9.4/10

Better than 96% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 25 tests
  • 9 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests25 tests · 14 publications · 2024-2026 97% 86%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 88% 89% 14%
Combined 96% 9.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 92% 30% 25
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 74% 23% 25
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 61% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 84% 17% 22
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 67% 6% 22
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 49% 5% 20

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 94% 24
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 90% 19
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 74% 19

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 94% of the test figure. The other 6% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P5 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P2 / 12
  3. 2026 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test Al Volante · 235/60 R18 P5 / 6
  4. 2026 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P5 / 50
  5. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18 P5 / 10
  6. 2026 The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R17 P5 / 9
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  1. 2026 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test Sport Auto · 205/45 R17 P4 / 9
  2. 2026 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test AvD · 225/45 R17 P5 / 15
  3. 2026 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire Test Teknikens Varld · 235/45 R18 · Central European Winter Tires P5 / 6
  4. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P5 / 16
  5. 2026 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P4 / 11
  6. 2025 2025 High Performance Winter Tire Test Sport Auto · 275/35 R19 P2 / 6
  7. 2025 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals TUV · 225/45 R17 P4 / 5
  8. 2025 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 245/45 R19 P4 / 10
  9. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19 P1 / 11
  10. 2025 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P3 / 20
  11. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P6 / 51
  12. 2025 2025 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P6 / 10
  13. 2025 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P3 / 31
  14. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test Die Reifentester · 215/55 R17 P3 / 7
  15. 2025 2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P3 / 8
  16. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P4 / 12
  17. 2024 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P4 / 20
  18. 2024 2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test 235/55 R18 P3 / 10
  19. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P1 / 55
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Tested 25 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

25 Tests
2 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
6th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P5 of 20

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shares fifth place with a 'good' verdict. It is a well-balanced tire in the wet and dry with low rolling resistance, held back by middling snow results and a high price.

Strong: Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P5 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P2 / 12vorbildlich (Exemplary)
20262026 Al Volante Winter Tire TestAl Volante · 235/60 R18P5 / 6
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P5 / 50
20262026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18P5 / 10gut (Good)
2026The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27Tire Reviews · 205/55 R17P5 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20262026 Sport Auto Winter Tire TestSport Auto · 205/45 R17P4 / 9gut (Good)
20262026 AvD Winter Tire TestAvD · 225/45 R17P5 / 15sehr gut (Very Good)
20262026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire TestTeknikens Varld · 235/45 R18P5 / 6Central European Winter Tires
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P5 / 16
20262026 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P4 / 11
20252025 High Performance Winter Tire TestSport Auto · 275/35 R19P2 / 6sehr gut (Very Good)
20252025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs RivalsTUV · 225/45 R17P4 / 5
20252025 AZ Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 245/45 R19P4 / 10Spritspar-Empfehlung / sehr empfehlenswert (Fuel-Saving Recommendation / Highly Recommended)
20252025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19P1 / 11Testsieger / vorbildlich (Test Winner / Exemplary)
20252025 Autobild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P3 / 20vorbildlich (Exemplary)
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P6 / 51
20252025 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P6 / 10
20252025 ADAC Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P3 / 31
20252025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire TestDie Reifentester · 215/55 R17P3 / 7
20252025 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P3 / 8
20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P4 / 12
20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P4 / 20
20242024 AS SUV Winter Tire TestAUTO Straßenverkehr · 235/55 R18P3 / 10
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P1 / 55

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Awards
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2026 · 205/55 R17
Rated by other publications Test Winner 1 Highly Recommended 4 Eco Specialist 1 Recommended 3
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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is projected to cost €30.95 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €774 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€26.23
Bridgestone Blizzak 6€30.95
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€35.21
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2€36.33
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range227 sizes available

175-325Width30-80Profile16-22Rim84-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2024First On Market

EU LabelAcross 227 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-75dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/50 R18215/65 R17215/55 R17205/55 R16255/35 R19235/50 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in the wet?
Across the 24 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops 0.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 92/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the wet from 9 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in the dry?
Across the 21 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops 1.7% longer than premium rivals, 0.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 84/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the dry from 9 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in the snow?
Across the 24 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops 0.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 19 snow-traction tests, it is 1% better than premium rivals, 2.4% better than mid-range rivals and 20.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 74/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the snow from 9 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops 2.4% shorter than premium rivals, 4.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 61/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 on ice from 9 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6?
Across the 19 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6's rolling resistance is 3% lower than premium rivals, 7.2% lower than mid-range rivals and 9.6% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (9)
How many miles does the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is expected to last around 29,742 miles (47,865 km).
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak 6?
Across 9 owner ratings the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages 88%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 8.3. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is projected to cost €30.95 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €774 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €26.23.
What is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Blizzak 6?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 38% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 replace?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the successor to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in Bridgestone's range.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 come in?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is available in 275 sizes, ranging from 175-325/30-80 R16-22.
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

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.

What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 88%
  • Dry Grip 92%
  • Wet Grip 92%
  • Ice Grip 91%
  • Snow Grip 91%
  • Handling 89%
  • Road Feedback 87%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Wear 83%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 95%

“excellent grip on snow and ice , better grip than blizzaks 5 when cornering . tried them in moutain roads by -12 degrees C , going uphill (10%) on 5cm snow: no problem. I used Konig chains in 20cm snow because the snow...”

  • Hyundai Tucson
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 381 found this helpful
Longest term 90%

“I 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...”

  • Tesla Model Y Perf
  • 31,069 miles
Read full review → 17 found this helpful

All 7 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
72%
Member
Initial Impressions

I have them on a 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman all4 JCW. Used for one season so far wasn’t a hard winter last year no big storms just around two snow days with a little over 8 inches. Most of the time there would be days of around two inches or less. Tires weren’t bad in the snow. Vehicle handled dry and wet good, tires had a numb feeling when driving.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 5
90%
Member
Initial Impressions
I 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 17
78%
Member
Initial Impressions
After one winter season in the Alps and driven about 6.500 km , grip in snow and ice is good but wear is as poor as for the previous generation of blizzaks : lost 1 mm in only 6500 km ! Driving gently ...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
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95%
Member
Initial Impressions
excellent grip on snow and ice , better grip than blizzaks 5 when cornering . tried them in moutain roads by -12 degrees C , going uphill (10%) on 5cm snow: no problem. I used Konig chains in 20cm snow because the snow plow hadn't cleared the way ...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 381
81%
Member
Fitted for alfa giulia so mixed setup 225/255. Potent tire but I feel like LM005 was a bit more focus, bit stiffer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 6
  • Snow Grip 9
Helpful 505
100%
Member
  • Ford Mondeo
  • 205/55 R16
  • 4,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Didn't let me down, good tires, feels stable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 1,238
96%
Member
Best winter tire I've ever used
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 1,420
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