Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 92% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.