Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10: 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 appear in 19 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 snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 89.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 5.6 312 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 5.5 3 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 6.9 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.4 221 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 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 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →