Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The data shows a decisive edge for Bridgestone in safety-critical metrics. It repeatedly stops shorter and handles more securely on wet, snow and ice, while also delivering class-leading rolling resistance. Maxxis counters with lower purchase price, good aquaplaning reserves in some tests, and competitive environmental scores (abrasion and fuel use in specific measurements).
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | five |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet braking (e.g., 51.3 m vs 56.8 m; 32.3 m vs 36.4 m)
- Strong snow/ice capability (top snow circle 3.86 m/s²; ice braking 16.2 m)
- Class-leading rolling resistance (7.6-7.49 kg/t) and good fuel efficiency
- Stable, precise handling with high safety reserves and good comfort
- Lower purchase price and solid value positioning
- Good aquaplaning reserves in some tests (e.g., straight 81.2 km/h; curved +12%)
- Competitive environmental metrics in ADAC (abrasion, mileage, fuel use)
- Generally low exterior noise levels
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.38% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.39% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.29% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 21.74% more points than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 12.37% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 10.98% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 3.72% faster around a wet lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 4.01% faster around a wet lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 44.12% more points than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 6.9% higher lateral wet grip than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 floated at a 1.4% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 slipped out at a 11.04% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stopped the vehicle in 49.3% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 3.6% better snow traction than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 4.35% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 2.52% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 37.93% more points than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 provided 10.1% more lateral grip than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Snow Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle 7.43% shorter than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Ice Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 25% more points than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 measured 0.27% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Noise: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is predicted to cover 4.67% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during one value tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 proved to have a 21.7% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Value: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had a 8.26% lower rolling resistance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 used 3.45% less fuel than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wore 28.57% less per 1000km driven than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tyre 92% overall.
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tyre 80% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Conclusion
Maxxis' Premitra Snow WP6 offers value and some environmental upsides (often lower noise, better curved aquaplaning in one SUV test, favorable abrasion/fuel figures in ADAC) but falls short where it matters most: wet braking and control. Several tests flagged long wet stops and unstable handling, which limits its recommendation. Choose Bridgestone for confident winter safety and efficiency; consider Maxxis only if budget is paramount and your driving is gentler, with a strong preference for routes where heavy rain performance is less critical.
Key Differences
- Wet braking gap is large and consistent in Bridgestone's favor (often 9-18% shorter).
- Snow and ice: Bridgestone edges Maxxis on braking, traction and handling in every test.
- Handling/security: Bridgestone shows precise, stable behavior; Maxxis exhibits delayed response and over/understeer tendencies.
- Efficiency: Bridgestone has markedly lower rolling resistance; Maxxis sometimes posts slightly lower fuel use in ADAC but higher RR elsewhere.
- Aquaplaning: Maxxis leads in some straight/curved aquaplaning results; Bridgestone offers strong overall wet grip and braking.
- Value/longevity: Maxxis is cheaper and scores well for abrasion in ADAC; Bridgestone posts stronger projected life in AZ but not in ADAC.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.