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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 91% of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Blizzak 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Number of tests
17
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
3.6
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
188

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
93%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
80%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
57%
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2025225/45 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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