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Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three winter tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 consistently excels on ice and delivers competitive aquaplaning resistance, translating into strong overall results (avg. 3.7, podiums in 2/3 tests). However, it shows notable weaknesses on asphalt and snow, with bottom-tier dry braking and high noise repeatedly highlighted. The tyre's pattern is clear: class-leading ice traction/braking, acceptable wet braking/handling, but compromised dry/snow stopping distances and comfort.
In difficult Nordic studded comparisons, it frequently tops ice categories (including multiple 1st places) but is held back by weak asphalt metrics and noise, aligning with editorial comments about imprecise handling on asphalt and loud operation.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance Strong
    • 1st place ice braking in 2025 test (32.3 m)
    • 1st place ice braking in 2024 Vi Bilagare (11.03 m)
    • 1st place ice traction in 2025 and 2024 tests
    • 4th place ice handling in 2024 (+1.3% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2024 Vi Bilagare (74 km/h)
  • Wet Braking/Handling Moderate
    • 4th/14 wet braking in 2025 (+5.8% from best)
    • 4th/8 wet braking and wet handling in 2024 (+3.3% and +2.5% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness Moderate
    • 2nd/8 overall in 2024 Vi Bilagare
    • 4th/17 overall in 2024 Teknikens Värld
    • Average overall position 3.7 over 3 tests
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking/Asphalt Performance Strong
    • 14th/14 dry braking in 2025 (+8.4% from best)
    • 8th/8 dry braking in 2024 (+8.3% from best)
    • Article: imprecise handling and weaker performance on asphalt (2025)
  • Noise/Comfort Strong
    • 13th/14 subjective noise in 2025 (+40% from best)
    • 8th/8 noise in 2024 Vi Bilagare (76.4 dB, +6.9% from best)
    • Article: criticized for high noise (2024 Teknikens Värld)
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • 13th/14 snow braking in 2025 (+2.2% from best)
    • 7th/8 snow braking/traction/handling in 2024 (+3.0% / +7.3% / +2.7% from best)
  • Wet Subjective Handling Minor
    • 9th/14 subjective wet handling in 2025 (+22.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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of 14
2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 delivered the best grip on ice in the test, both for braking and cornering. However, in tight driving situations, it can steer imprecisely, and the rear tyres someti...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction
Weak:
Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking
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2
of 8
2024 Studded Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Bridgestone Spike 3 is a new model excelling in water displacement and ice grip, but suffered quality control issues with poorly mounted studs, losing 26 during testing. While showing good wet grip...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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4
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3, a studded tyre, delivered the best ice grip in the test. It also performed well on snow. However, it struggled significantly on wet roads and had major issues with ...
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