Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906: 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 V906 appear in 21 tests, 3 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 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 V906 still wins on efficiency, 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 snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 12.1 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 15.7 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 9.3 11 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 12.1 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.1 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 15.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.3 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 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 V906.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in 9, with 3 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 →