Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Expect the Goodyear to feel more confidence-inspiring in rain and mixed slush, with shorter wet stops (often by 3-7%) and sharper handling. The Bridgestone trades a little outright grip in some wet disciplines for superb rolling resistance and excellent aquaplaning safety in several sizes, plus competitive snow braking and predictable dry manners. Wear and value trends also favor Goodyear in most tests, while efficiency leans Bridgestone.
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 thirteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | four | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | nine |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is better than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 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
- Best-in-class rolling resistance in multiple tests (e.g., −12-19% vs Goodyear), aiding fuel efficiency
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance in several sizes (notably straight and curved) and stable, predictable dry behavior
- Competitive snow braking and strong overall winter balance; won Auto Bild SUV 2025
- Comfortable, composed touring character with good mileage potential and low ownership costs from efficiency
- Class-leading wet performance: consistently shorter wet braking (often 3-7%) and higher wet handling speeds
- Strong snow traction and lateral grip; frequently fastest on snow handling/traction
- Lower noise and superior longevity/value in major tests (e.g., ADAC +33% mileage)
- Broadly the most complete package across conditions; 9 overall test wins vs 3 for Bridgestone
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.36% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.38% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.16% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 3.47% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.2% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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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 0.27% less distance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.04% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.25% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 8.02% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 3.36% higher lateral wet grip than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 1.06% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 slipped out at a 6.6% higher speed than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.42% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 accelerated 2.66% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 0.46% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.03% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.36% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 1.81% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 provided 0.26% more lateral grip than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.9% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Snow Slalom: 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 2.99% shorter than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Ice Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 9.71% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 2.47% more points than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Noise
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during eight noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 1.77% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 11.78% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proved to have a 10.13% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had a 4.28% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wore 6.67% less per 1000km driven than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tyre 92% overall.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Conclusion
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stands out for efficiency and stability-regularly delivering the lowest rolling resistance (up to ~13-19% advantage in some tests) and excellent straight/curved aquaplaning performance in multiple sizes. It also posts top results in dry handling/braking in several tests and won Auto Bild SUV 2025 overall. If your priority is fuel economy and a calm, balanced feel with robust aquaplaning reserves, Bridgestone is compelling. For the widest safety envelope in changeable European winters-especially frequent rain and mixed conditions-the Goodyear is the safer, longer-lasting bet.
Takeaway: daily drivers in wet, mild-to-moderate winters should pick UltraGrip Performance 3; efficiency-minded or highway users facing standing water and wanting low consumption can confidently choose Blizzak 6.
Key Differences
- Overall dominance: Goodyear leads 9 overall test wins to Bridgestone's 3
- Wet safety: Goodyear consistently stops shorter and handles faster on wet (multiple 3-7% gains)
- Efficiency: Bridgestone typically has lower rolling resistance (up to ~13-19% advantage in some tests)
- Aquaplaning: Mixed by size, but Bridgestone often stronger in straight/curved aquaplaning; Goodyear sometimes ahead in others
- Snow balance: Goodyear tends to win traction/lateral grip; Bridgestone often equal or slightly better in snow braking
- Wear/value: Goodyear shows higher projected mileage and better value scores in large comparison programs (ADAC, Auto Bild)
Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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.