Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Dunlop Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Dunlop (89%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 96% compared to 92% of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Dunlop Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Winter 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 74% of Dunlop Winter has C rating. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.