Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Continental WinterContact 8 S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 92% compared to 78% of the Continental WinterContact 8 S. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Continental WinterContact 8 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2025 275/35 R19 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the WinterContact 8 S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Continental WinterContact 8 S also have B wet ratings. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.