Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 averages a finish of 5th.
2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test P6 of 7Studded Winter Tyres
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 finished sixth of the seven studded tyres. Long studs gave it outstanding straight-line ice braking, but little else, and the testers were critical of its comfort and handling.
Where the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P7.7 of 7.7 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3 | P3 of 7.7 | 71% | 1 |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P5 of 7 | 33% | - |
| Dry Lane Change | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P4 of 7.7 | 55% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P4.3 of 7.7 | 49% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P2.7 of 7.7 | 76% | 2 |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 3 | P7 of 7.7 | 10% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P6.3 of 7.7 | 21% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 3 | P1 of 7.7 | 100% | 3 |
| Ice Traction | 3 | P1 of 7.7 | 100% | 3 |
| Ice Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 8 | 79% | 1 |
| Subj. Ice Handling | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 2 | P7 of 7.5 | 8% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P8 of 8 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Fuel Consumption | 3 | P6.3 of 7.7 | 19% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Michelin X Ice North 4
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Pirelli Ice Zero 2
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental IceContact 3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated September 29, 2026.
Across five independent winter tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 most consistently stands out for outright ice performance, repeatedly topping the ice metrics in its studded class. It was 1/8 in ice braking, ice traction and ice handling in the 2026 Vi Bilagare studded test (though later disqualified for excessive stud protrusion), 1/7 for both ice braking and ice traction in the 2025 Tekniikan Maailma studded class, and 1/8 for ice braking and ice traction in the 2024 Vi Bilagare test. It also shows flashes of strong safety margins in standing water for a studded tyre, including 1/8 for straight aquaplaning in 2024 Vi Bilagare and 1/7 in the 2026 Teknikens Värld studded class, with testers noting it was “excelling in water displacement”.
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 had the best ice braking of the whole test by a wide margin- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
shortest ice braking distance, the quickest ice acceleration and the fastest ice handling lap- 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test (2026)
delivered the best grip on ice in the test, both for braking and cornering- 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2025)
delivered the best ice grip in the test- The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 (2024)
excelling in water displacement and ice grip- 2024 Studded Tyre Test (2024)
Its aquaplaning resistance was the best of the studded tyres- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
excelling in water displacement- 2024 Studded Tyre Test (2024)
the highest measured cabin noise- 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test (2026)
had major issues with comfort, producing the highest noise levels in the test- The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 (2024)
Road noise is higher than most competitors- 2024 Studded Tyre Test (2024)
It was the least comfortable tyre in the test,- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
had major issues with comfort, producing the highest noise levels in the test- The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 (2024)
can break away abruptly at the limit- 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test (2026)
The testers found it unpredictable in ice corners, where grip came and went, so its ice handling was only mid-field- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
the rear tyres sometimes skid easily- 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2025)
tends to lose grip more suddenly than rivals in corners- 2024 Studded Tyre Test (2024)
posts the longest dry braking distance- 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test (2026)
the highest energy consumption of the eight- 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test (2026)
and the highest fuel use- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
had the lowest wet handling score- 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test (2026)
it is difficult to feel the grip limit, with the rear tyres being prone to losing grip during evasive maneuvers in the wet- 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2025)
Its asphalt performance is a weakness, as it steers slowly- 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2025)
struggled significantly on wet roads- The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 (2024)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 finished sixth of the seven studded tyres. Long studs gave it outstanding straight-line ice braking, but little else, and the testers were critical of its comfort and handling.
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 was disqualified from this test for stud protrusion above the legal limit, so its ice results do not stand as a fair comparison with the rest. This is the second time in a short period that Vi Bilagare have criticised the stud fitment on Bridgestone tyres from the same factory. Setting the studs aside, what remains is a tyre that produces mostly average results, is harder to balance at the limit than the best here, and is both noisy and thirsty, which does not match what it costs.
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 sometimes skid easily. On snow, the ride is calm despite not having the highest grip levels. Its asphalt performance is a weakness, as it steers slowly, and it is difficult to feel the grip limit, with the rear tyres being prone to losing grip during evasive maneuvers in the wet.
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 and stability on asphalt, it tends to lose grip more suddenly than rivals in corners. Road noise is higher than most competitors.
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 comfort, producing the highest noise levels in the test. Its rolling resistance was relatively low for a studded tyre. While excellent for pure winter conditions, its poor wet performance and comfort issues lowered its overall ranking.
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