In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
GoodYear). Generally,
GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than
Bridgestone (87%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 90% of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
Blizzak 6 and the
UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where
Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
