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    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appear in 18 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 dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak 6Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    SegmentTouring WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used126
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.45.4
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score92.990.8

    Tire Lab Score

    92.9
    Excellent · Winter
    90.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    624
    Avg rank 5.3
    222
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Avg rank 5.9
    11
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.4
    532
    Avg rank 6.4
    12
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 4.6
    212
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    123
    Avg rank 6.4
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    1
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 1.3
    21
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 in 6.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →