Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appear in 20 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 92.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 7.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Bridgestone Blizzak 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 in 12, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →