TIRE
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 NAMED OVERALL WINNER IN AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS 2025 WINTER TYRE TEST
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has taken first place in the AUTO BILD sportscars 2025 Winter Tyre Test.
Among 11 winter tyres tested by the renowned German magazine in size 235/50 R19 on an Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro with 245 hp, Bridgestone’s flagship winter touring tyre achieved the top score in the snow traction category.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 demonstrated its strengths in other snow disciplines, delivering top marks in braking and traction – leading to test editors naming Bridgestone’s tyre the ‘snow expert’ and attesting to its ‘exemplary lateral grip on wintry roads.’
Bridgestone’s winter specialist also impressed in both wet and dry conditions ‘with balanced, high-quality performance,’ according to testers.
For this outstanding performance, Bridgestone’s premium winter touring tyre was awarded the overall rating of ‘exemplary’ (grade 1.3) and named test winner.
Launched in 2024 and designed for every winter road condition, the EV-ready Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is successor to the 23-test-winning Bridgestone Blizzak LM005. According to independent TÜV SÜD tests, Bridgestone’s latest premium winter touring tyre is a top-rated tyre for snow braking and traction1, and offers the shortest stopping distance on wet roads.2 Bridgestone’s premium winter touring tyre also delivers 32 per cent better mileage than its predecessor.3
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is engineered with Bridgestone’s ENLITEN Technology. ENLITEN is a next-generation technology, revolutionising how Bridgestone engineers tyres. Driven by a deep understanding of customer needs, ENLITEN delivers customised and uncompromised tyre performance while enhancing sustainability. ENLITEN also advances EV-readiness across Bridgestone EMEA’s tyre portfolio.
1 Ranked one of the top for snow acceleration and braking, average rating in %: Michelin (95,5%), Bridgestone (100%), Goodyear (100%), Continental (100%), Pirelli (97,8%). Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD on the request of Bridgestone in November 2023 at the facilities Bridgestone EUPG (Italy), Bridgestone SPG (Sweden) for tests with Volkswagen Golf VIII/VII, on tyre size 205/55 R16 94H XL Blizzak 6 compared to the performances of main competitors in the same segment: Michelin Alpin 6, Continental WinterContact TS870, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. TÜV SÜD Report No. 713307065-BM01.
2 Braking wet (80 km/h to 20 km/h, distance in meters): Bridgestone (35,1), Continental (35,9), Goodyear (36,4), Michelin (35,5), Pirelli (36,0). Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD on the request of Bridgestone in November 2023 at the facilities Bridgestone EUPG (Italy), Bridgestone SPG (Sweden) for tests with Volkswagen Golf VIII/VII, on tyre size 205/55 R16 94H XL Blizzak 6 compared to the performances of main competitors in the same segment: Michelin Alpin 6, Continental WinterContact TS870, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. TÜV SÜD Report No. 713307065-BM01.
3 Based on the internal tests carried out on Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, ref. 205/55 R16.
