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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 91% of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2025 225/45 R17 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (90.0%)
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (89.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Best in category: Falken Eurowinter HS02PRO (99.0%)
Economy
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (95.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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