Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905: 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 appear in 17 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 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
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 10.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 8.7 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 15.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →