Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401: 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 Triangle WinterX TW401 appear in 15 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, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Triangle WinterX TW401 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Triangle WinterX TW401 still wins on snow, 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 dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 83.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Triangle WinterX TW401
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Triangle WinterX TW401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 14.4 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 7.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 3.0 22 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 14.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 5.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 14.4 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 14.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Triangle WinterX TW401.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle WinterX TW401 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle WinterX TW401 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 Triangle WinterX TW401.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Triangle WinterX TW401 in 3, 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 →