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    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    2026 test data · 14 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2: 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 appear in 14 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 if

    • You prefer the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak 6Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
    SegmentTouring WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used122
    Best rank#1#16
    Avg rank6.427.3
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score92.979.4

    Tire Lab Score

    92.9
    Excellent · Winter
    79.4
    Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    624
    Avg rank 23.0
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    		No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.4
    532
    Avg rank 32.5
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    🧊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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 23.0 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 32.5 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 in 2, 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 →