Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200: 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 5.6 and 5.7.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Gislaved Nord Frost 200?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
