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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WS71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WS71
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Number of tests
1
14
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
5.0
3.6
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
71
188

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
87%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
61%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
56%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
36%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
36%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%

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