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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the WinterCraft WP52 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 (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 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 WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
14
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.6
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
188
207

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%

Snow

Snow
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
59%

Offroad

Offroad
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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