Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953: 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 Toyo Snowprox S953 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 wet, snow, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Toyo Snowprox S953 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Snowprox S953 still wins on dry, 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Toyo Snowprox S953 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 84.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Toyo Snowprox S953
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Toyo Snowprox S953 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 10.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Toyo Snowprox S953 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 10.5 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Toyo Snowprox S953 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 10.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 10.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S953.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Toyo Snowprox S953 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.5 for the Toyo Snowprox S953.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S953.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Toyo Snowprox S953 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S953.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Toyo Snowprox S953
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 10.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S953.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Toyo Snowprox S953?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S953.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Snowprox S953 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 Toyo Snowprox S953 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 Toyo Snowprox S953.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S953 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 →
