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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Winterhawk 4 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 (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
14
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
3.6
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
188
101

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Economy
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
86%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
47%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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