In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.
