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175-325/30-80 R16-22 225 sizes Winter rated

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

9.8
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
92%
Wet Grip
92%
Road Feedback
85%
Handling
88%
Wear
85%
Comfort
87%
Buy again
84%
Snow Grip
96%
Ice Grip
98%
6 Reviews
90% Average
30,300 miles driven
14 Tests (avg: 3rd)
Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Winter Premium
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9.8 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Ice
89.8
1.2x / 1 test
Wet
84.5
1.93x / 58 tests
Snow
79.9
1.5x / 43 tests
Value
76.6
0.42x / 21 tests
Dry
74.1
1.13x / 24 tests
Comfort
66.8
0.32x / 15 tests

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
82
42 tests
Handling
81.4
38 tests
Traction
78.7
11 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 14
Publications: 10
Period: 2024 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 6
Avg Rating: 89.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 High Performance Winter Tire Test Sport Auto 2025 275/35 R19 2/7 13 metrics
2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals TUV 2025 4/5 8 metrics
2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2025 245/45 R19 4/10 19 metrics
2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 235/50 R19 1/13 12 metrics
2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 3/22 16 metrics
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 6/52 2 metrics
2025 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2025 215/55 R17 6/10 16 metrics
2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 3/31 12 metrics
2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 3/8 12 metrics
2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2025 225/45 R17 3/8 11 metrics
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 245/45 R18 4/13 12 metrics
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 4/23 15 metrics
2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test 2024 235/55 R18 3/10 12 metrics
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 1/55 2 metrics
14
Tests
3rd
Average
1st
Best
6th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
3rd/8
Auto Express comments that the Blizzak 6 is “great in all conditions” and shines especially in cold, wet and dry weather. Its overall consistency, combined with strong fuel‑efficiency, makes it a good all‑round choice.
2025 AMS Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17 • 2025
6th/10
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 excels on snow and dry roads but lacks the necessary grip on wet surfaces. It demonstrates outstanding performance on snow with a balanced overall capability, leading the snow category. On dry asphalt, it provides secure braking and easily controllable driving behavior with pronounced reserves. However, testers found all snow disciplines delivered comparatively lower grip levels overall. The tire's main weakness is on wet roads where it tends toward understeer with strong front-axle grip and shows a tendency for lift-off oversteer, though it does brake and handle aquaplaning situations well. The unbalanced and somewhat less stable wet handling holds it back from a higher ranking despite its winter and dry road strengths.
4th/10
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Enliten takes fourth place and earns the fuel efficiency recommendation thanks to its class-leading Enliten technology. On snow, this tire achieves the highest performance rating in the test with the joint-shortest braking distance, excellent traction, outstanding lateral grip of 3.86 m/s², and a very high driving safety score of 29/30 - its balanced nature and strong grip inspire confidence through winter conditions. In wet weather, the Bridgestone offers very high aquaplaning reserves and stable driving characteristics with willing turn-in response, scoring 34/45 for safety, though braking distances are somewhat longer than the best. The tire delivers best-in-class results for rolling resistance at just 7.6 kg/t and excels in slalom testing at 59.0 km/h, though it shows lively responses to load changes and scores 23/30 for dry safety. With small steering angles and stable support characteristics, it provides an engaging driving experience. The Enliten technology makes it exceptionally efficient, though its mileage of 39,750 km doesn't quite match the longevity leaders, preventing it from claiming the top environmental spot.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
16 inch
205/55 R16 94 V XL C B 70
205/55 R16 94 H XL C B 70
205/55 R16 91 H C B 70
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 70
205/60R16 96 H C B 70
205/55R16 91 H C B 70
215/70R16 104 H XL C B 70
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 70
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 70
17 inch
235/65 R17 108 V XL C B 70
265/65 R17 116 V XL B B 72
205/50 R17 93 V XL C B 70
215/55 R17 98 V XL C B 70
225/45 R17 94 V XL C B 70
225/50 R17 98 V XL C B 70
225/50R17 98 V XL C B 70
215/45R17 91 V XL C B 70
225/60R17 103 V XL B B 70
225/45R17 94 V XL C B 70
215/55R17 98 V XL C B 70
225/60R17 99 H C B 70
235/65R17 108 V XL C B 70
18 inch
235/60 R18 107 V XL C B 70
225/40 R18 92 V XL C B 70
245/45 R18 100 V XL C B 70
225/40 R18 92 W XL C B 70
225/40R18 92 V XL C B 70
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 V XL C B 70
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 72
255/35R18 94 V XL C B 72
245/40R18 97 W XL C B 72
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 W XL C B 70
20 inch
255/45 R20 105 W XL B B 72
245/35R20 95 W XL C B 72
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Top 3 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Ford Mondeo (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Didn't let me down, good tires, feels stable.
April 22, 2025
Given 96% while driving a Fiat Tipo (215/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 10,000 miles
Best winter tire I've ever used
October 30, 2024
Given 81% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulia q4 2.0T 280+ (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Fitted for alfa giulia so mixed setup 225/255. Potent tire but I feel like LM005 was a bit more focus, bit stiffer.
November 21, 2025

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Latest Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 78% while driving a Hyundai Tucson (215/65 R17) on for 4,000 miles
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 ...
March 18, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 95% while driving a Hyundai Tucson (215/65 R17) on for 1,000 miles
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 ...
January 19, 2026
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