Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Royal Black Royalwinter UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Royal). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Royal (49%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 16% of the Royal Black Royalwinter UHP. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Royal Black Royalwinter UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Black winter UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.