Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 appear in 24 tests, 3 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 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, 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 efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 8.7 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Continental WinterContact TS 870?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 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 Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 870 in 12, with 3 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 →