Table of contents:
245/55 R17 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 variants
No
No
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. 245/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 134.75mm sidewall height. In 245/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Blizzak 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
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 (245/55 R17)
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 139 | 135 | 141 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 126 | 123 | 141 | ||||
| Show test details | |||||||
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+ | ||||
| Show test details | |||||||
245/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | £169 102 V | |||
| 2. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | Premium | £241 102 V | |||
| 3. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Premium | £175 106 H | |||
| 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. | Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Upper-middle | £172 106 V | |||
| 8. | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Upper-middle | £144 102 H + 1 | |||
| 9. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Premium | £247 106 V | |||
| 10. | Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 | Upper-middle | £217 102 V |
