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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

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

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
40%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
53%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
39%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
35%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%

Snow

Snow
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
49%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
50%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
53%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
46%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
12%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
18%
Price/value
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
61%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%

Offroad

Offroad
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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