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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Barum Polaris 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 92% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Polaris 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
14
3
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.6
7.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
225
106

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 19 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
97%
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
97%
Barum Polaris 6
98%
Dry Handling Objective
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
100%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
94%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
97%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
94%
Barum Polaris 6
91%
Snow
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
95%
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
93%
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
97%
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%
Barum Polaris 6
99%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
97%
Barum Polaris 6
95%
Price/value
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
91%
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
96%
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Price
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
100%
Barum Polaris 6
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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