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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the Blizzak 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B rating.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
67%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
86%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
91%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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