Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3: 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 appear in 13 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak 6Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    SegmentTouring WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.44.3
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score92.990

    Tire Lab Score

    92.9
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak 6Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    624
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.4
    532
    Avg rank 3.7
    11
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 4.5
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    123
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    1
    No data
    Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 in 1.

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