In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein). Generally,
Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than
Vredestein (59%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 16% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and
ULTRAC is made in Hungary.