Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2: 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 Dunlop Winter Response 2 appear in 13 tests, 1 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 dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Dunlop Winter Response 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Dunlop Winter Response 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Dunlop Winter Response 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Dunlop Winter Response 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Response 2 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 Dunlop Winter Response 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Response 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Dunlop Winter Response 2 in 1, with 1 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 →
