Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 4 times and the EUROWINTER HS02 not once. The Blizzak 6 was stronger in dry, wet, snow and value.
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
EUROWINTER HS02
Blizzak 6
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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. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
EUROWINTER HS02
Blizzak 6
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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
EUROWINTER HS02
Blizzak 6
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Owners rate the EUROWINTER HS02 82% from 3 reviews and the Blizzak 6 88% from 9. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | EUROWINTER HS02 | Gap | Blizzak 6 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 44.23 | 2.4% | 45.34 | 2-1 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 57.59 | 0.5% | 57.3 | 0-1 |
| Dry Handling (km/h) | 113.1 | 1.1% | 114.4 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 14% | scored | 0-2 |
| Wet Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 35.02 | 3.3% | 33.78 | 2-2 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 88.21 | 0.7% | 88.83 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling (km/h) | 67.85 | 2.4% | 69.5 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 16.7% | scored | 0-2 |
| Wet Circle (m/s) | 7.46 | 2.3% | 7.64 | 0-2 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 12.44 | 0.6% | 12.37 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 77.33 | 0.2% | 77.5 | 2-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 2.83 | 6.2% | 3.01 | 1-2 |
| Snow Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 27.26 | 4.6% | 26 | 0-4 |
| Snow Traction s | 6.55 | 5.2% | 6.21 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction N | 1.29 | = | 1.29 | 0-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 88.93 | 1.6% | 87.49 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling (km/h) | 88.55 | 3.3% | 91.55 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 22.6% | scored | 0-2 |
| Snow Circle ms/2 | 3.54 | 9.9% | 3.89 | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 3.74 | 0.5% | 3.72 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-2 |
| Noise dB | 69.5 | 1 dB | 70.47 | 2-0 |
| Value Blizzak 6 ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.48 | 6.1% | 7.95 | 0-3 |
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.
Head to head in 4 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 | EUROWINTER HS02 | Field | Blizzak 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | P7 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P7 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | P9 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | P22 of 55 | P1 of 55 |
EUROWINTER HS02 vs Blizzak 6: your questions
Is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 4 times and the EUROWINTER HS02 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EUROWINTER HS02 scores 8.2 and the Blizzak 6 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the EUROWINTER HS02 or the Blizzak 6?
The Blizzak 6 led 12 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 6.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 6 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.1% higher speed on the dry handling course across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak 6 led 11 of the 13 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 had 6.1% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 9/10 for the EUROWINTER HS02 and 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EUROWINTER HS02 was 1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the EUROWINTER HS02 and 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the EUROWINTER HS02 82% from 3 reviews and the Blizzak 6 88% from 9.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 19% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The EUROWINTER HS02 is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Blizzak 6 in 193 (16 to 22 inch). 37 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the EUROWINTER HS02 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Blizzak 6 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.