In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (
Matador).
Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally,
Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than
Matador (40%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 9% of the Matador Hectorra 5. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Matador Hectorra 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Matador Hectorra 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where
Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
