Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Barum Polaris 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 92% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Polaris 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.