Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P: 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 P appear in 42 tests, 9 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 snow, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 30 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 5.2 61413 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 4.2 988 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 5.6 2812 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 5.6 5310 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 10.1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 AMS Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
- 20242024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.5 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 10.8 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 10.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Continental WinterContact TS 870 P?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 P ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in 30, with 9 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 →