Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 6.6/10
- Owners say
- 71% · 8
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 9 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. The Blizzak 6 stopped 10.3% shorter in the wet; the Premitra Snow WP6 held 3.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if you want the safest, most complete winter tyre for real-world mixed conditions-especially frequent wet roads-because its wet braking and overall control are consistently top-tier. Consider the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 primarily as a budget-led option for cautious drivers who prioritize aquaplaning resistance and low running-cost metrics, but accept a clear compromise in wet braking/handling and overall winter refinement.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Consistently class-leading wet braking across every shared test (often ~9-18% shorter stopping distances, e.g., 34.6 m vs 42.0 m in the 2024 Winter 55 braking test)
- Strong snow performance and stability: repeatedly ahead in snow braking/traction/handling (e.g., 25.3 m vs 27.2 m snow braking and 2658 N vs 2543 N traction in Auto Bild Sportscars 2026)
- Well-rounded dynamics: frequent wins in wet handling and dry handling (e.g., 71.1 vs 68.4 km/h wet handling and 98.8 vs 96.3 km/h dry handling in Auto Bild Sportscars 2026)
Where the Premitra Snow WP6 is stronger
- Aquaplaning resistance is a repeatable strength, including clear wins in straight and curved aquaplaning in multiple tests (e.g., 81.2 vs 75.2 km/h straight and 3.08 vs 2.74 m/s² curved in Auto Bild SUV 2024)
- Often priced near the bottom of the field, giving a strong upfront value proposition (noted as cheapest/second-cheapest in key tests)
- Can deliver acceptable snow traction/braking in some contexts (e.g., slight snow-braking win 29.1 vs 29.4 m in the 2026 50-set braking test; generally not disastrous on snow in Auto Express 2026)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak 6 vs Premitra Snow WP6 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 9 | 0 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 11 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 1 |
| Wet31 measurements | 25 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 10.3% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 6 |
| Snow22 measurements | 19 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 2% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 3 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 6 | 3 | |
| Value11 measurements | 8 | The Blizzak 6 had 8.4% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 2.8 | 6.6/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 8 reviews | 88% | The Blizzak 6 by 17 points | 71% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Blizzak 6 by 12 points | 63% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +56.8% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 54 sizes made in both | 63 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 9 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak 6 | Field | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | P2 of 12 | P10 of 12 | |
| 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P20 of 50 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 11 | P10 of 11 | |
| 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P10 of 10 | |
| 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P6 of 51 | P44 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 31 | P19 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 12 | P11 of 12 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | P1 of 55 | P41 of 55 |
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Premitra Snow WP6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak 6
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 66.8 | 0.5% | 67.15 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 105.1 | 1.3% | 103.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.91 | 10.3% | 45.52 | 9-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.5 | 11% | 41 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88.47 | 3% | 91.23 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.27 | 4.3% | 76 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 78.9% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.9 | 7.4% | 2.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.34 | 2.8% | 13.73 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.3 | 1.1% | 82.13 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.87 | 3.9% | 2.97 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 22.78 | 2% | 23.23 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.21 | 2.4% | 6.36 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,878 | 3.4% | 2,791 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.8 | 2.5% | 79.61 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.97 | 3.3% | 59.97 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.86 | 11.2% | 3.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.82 | 6.4% | 3.58 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.2 | 7.4% | 17.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.95 | 0.2 dB | 71.8 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49,933 | 7.9% | 48,167 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.15 | 28.3% | 0.21 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Premitra Snow WP6 6.6 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 44 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 63 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 46 | ||
| 67 | Value | 50 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 36 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 12 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 7.9 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 6.8 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 75,369 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 delivers excellent winter performance, with strong grip on snow and ice and confident climbing and cornering in cold, mountain conditions. Multiple reviewers describe it as very stable and among the best winter tyres they've used. Overall sentiment is strongly positive across all reviews.
- Strong grip on snow and ice
- Confident traction in cold/mountain conditions
- Stable, secure feel
- High overall satisfaction as a winter tyre
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 9 Blizzak 6 reviewsI might be one of the first people to buy Bridgestone winter tires and I've never regretted it. I used them for 2 years, and now I'm thinking of switching to all-season tires, so I'll be looking for other options. After 40,000 km, the insides of the rear tires wore out; I think it's related to the alignment and balance, so I'll be replacing them.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
- 71%from 8 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 30,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 as a strong-performing winter tyre, with frequent praise for confident grip in snow/ice and capable wet-road handling, especially considering the price. Most high-scoring reviews are very satisfied and would buy it again. A smaller minority report notable road noise/humming, sometimes described as a growl or drone, which can undermine overall comfort.
- strong snow traction
- good ice grip
- confident wet handling/grip
- good value for money
- increased road noise/humming
Summarised by AI from 8 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 8 Premitra Snow WP6 reviewsThe Maxxis WP6 is good enough for normal Dutch winter driving. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance is good and overall grip levels are acceptable.
However, on dry and wet roads the tyres lack feedback when cornering. Steering feel is vague and the car feels slightly floaty, especially in faster bends and motorway exits.
Snow traction is good and steering on snow is acceptable. On icy roads the rear of the car felt unstable, with a subtle side-to-side movement.
Previously driven on Firestone Winterhawk 2, Michelin Alpin A4 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Of those, the Dunlop offered the best overall balance and driver confidence.
Overall I’m satisfied, but I would not buy them again. Next time I would try the Kumho WP52 or return to a premium brand.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 63 of the Premitra Snow WP6, 54 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Premitra Snow WP6 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 63 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 54 sizes 195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16195/55 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17and 42 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B70%C28%A1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | D79%C21% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 69-72 dB B73%A27% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 71 of 71 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 56.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This comparison pits two passenger-car winter tyres that aim at the same “premium-touring” brief, but repeatedly land in very different places when tested back-to-back: the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (typically a front-pack performer) versus the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (usually a budget-priced alternative that trades some dynamics for cost).
Across 8 shared professional tests in multiple sizes (from 205/55 R16 up to 245/45 R19), the pattern is consistent: the Blizzak 6 is built around balanced winter safety-especially strong wet braking and confident snow control-while the WP6's standout attribute is aquaplaning resistance and, in some tests, decent eco/wear metrics for the money. The interesting tension here is that the Maxxis can look “safe” in deep water, yet gives back a lot of stopping and handling performance on wet roads-exactly the conditions many drivers see most in winter.
Conclusion
Measured over the shared tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the clearly superior all-round winter tyre and the safer choice for mixed winter driving. It finishes near the top in overall rankings (e.g., 2nd/12 in Auto Bild Sportscars 2026, 3rd/31 in ADAC 2025, 1st/55 in the 2024 braking-only test), and it repeatedly delivers large, meaningful gains in wet braking-often the most safety-critical winter metric. Examples include 52.0 m vs 56.1 m (Auto Bild Sportscars 2026), 32.3 m vs 36.4 m (ADAC 2025), and 34.6 m vs 42.0 m (Winter 55 braking test 2024). Those gaps aren't “noise”-they're the difference between stopping and still carrying substantial speed.
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6's strongest case is value and aquaplaning. In Auto Bild Sportscars 2026 it was among the best in both aquaplaning disciplines (76.0 vs 78.2 km/h straight, and 2.56 vs 2.72 m/s² curved), and it can show respectable snow braking in isolated results (it narrowly wins snow braking in the 2026 50-set braking test: 29.1 m vs 29.4 m). However, across full multi-discipline tests it tends to be dragged down by weak wet braking/handling and less precise dry dynamics, leading to low overall placements (often 10th/11-12). The practical takeaway: if you frequently drive on wet winter roads at motorway speeds, the Bridgestone's braking and control advantages outweigh the Maxxis' water-planing edge; the WP6 mainly makes sense when purchase price is the overriding constraint and your driving is conservative.
Blizzak 6 vs Premitra Snow WP6: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 the better tyre?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 9 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Premitra Snow WP6 6.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Premitra Snow WP6?
The Blizzak 6 led 25 of the 31 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.3% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 11 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 19 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 7.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 8.4% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 7.9/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 6.8/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 63% for the Premitra Snow WP6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 56.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak 6 is made in 193 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Premitra Snow WP6 in 63 (14 to 20 inch). 54 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak 6 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Premitra Snow WP6 B and D.
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