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245/40 R17 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 variants
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is a winter tyre made in total of 188 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 98mm sidewall height. In 245/40 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Blizzak 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
245/40 R17 95 V
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is made in 188 sizes, starting from 185/50 R16 up to 325/35 R22.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/40 R17)
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 139 | 135 | 141 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 126 | 123 | 141 | ||||
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 12
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 secured a commendable 4th place out of 12 competitors in the recent evaluation, earning an 'Exemplary' rating for its performance. The tire demonstrated excellent and safe driving characteristics on snow and ice, with a sporty handling that impressed with convincing grip and short braking distances on wet surfaces. Its low rolling resistance and comfortable ride further added to its high marks. Notably, it excelled particularly in categories such as rolling resistance and wet circle cornering. However, the only downside mentioned was its slightly elevated price level, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Overall, its performance showcases a strong balance of efficiency and capability in demanding winter conditions.
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 12
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 secured a commendable 4th place out of 12 competitors in the recent evaluation, earning an 'Exemplary' rating for its performance. The tire demonstrated excellent and safe driving characteristics on snow and ice, with a sporty handling that impressed with convincing grip and short braking distances on wet surfaces. Its low rolling resistance and comfortable ride further added to its high marks. Notably, it excelled particularly in categories such as rolling resistance and wet circle cornering. However, the only downside mentioned was its slightly elevated price level, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Overall, its performance showcases a strong balance of efficiency and capability in demanding winter conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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245/40 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | £152 95 V | |||
| 2. | Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Premium | £236 95 V | |||
| 3. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Premium | £209 95 V | |||
| 4. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 | Premium | ||||
| 5. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 6. | Nokian WR Snowproof P | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Upper-middle | £146 95 V | |||
| 8. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 | Premium | ||||
| 9. | Nokian WR A4 | Upper-middle |
