Blizzak 6
Touring Car/SUV/4x4 tyre
Stay in control, no matter what winter throws at you. Whether you face snowy roads or rainy days, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ENLITEN makes sure you can effortlessly handle snowy and wet conditions all winter long. With its superior mileage, you can even go the extra mile without compromising on control and safety.
- Excellent mobility & control on snow ¹
- Shortest stopping distance on wet roads ²
- Extended mileage allowing for an additional season ³
Technical features & benefits
Optimised pattern stiffness for superior grip on snow
Overall snow enhancement by optimised pattern stiffness and edge efficiency.
Ridge at lug bottom to provide extra control on snow
Additional edges to enhance snow retention in lateral manoeuvres.
Optimised sipes distribution for superior grip on snow
Higher inclination in centre and intermediate blocks to enhance lateral
grip. Higher density in leading and trailing edges to maximise edge efficiency.
New shoulder slot design to provide extra control on snow
Optimised "lightning-like" shape with increased edges for snow trapping
Optimised pattern/compound matching for the shortest stopping distance on wet roads
New formula for improved asphalt contact by stiffness and dissipation energy control, strengthening the mechanical interaction between polymer and reinforcing filler at molecular scale.
Mono-lug pattern architecture for optimised water evacuation
Enhanced water evacuation alongside transversal groove.
Optimised for wear energy to provide superior mileage
Enchanced even wear tread profile via platform introduction between blocks.
Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD on the request of Bridgestone in November 2023 at the facilities Bridgestone EUPG (Italy), Bridgestone SPG (Sweden) for tests with Volkswagen Golf VIII/VII, on tyre size 205/55 R16 94H XL Blizzak 6 ENLITEN compared to the performances of main competitors in the same segment: Michelin Alpin 6, Continental WinterContact TS870, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. TÜV SÜD Report No. 713307065-BM01.
1 Ranked one of the top for snow acceleration and braking, average rating in %: Michelin (95,5%), Bridgestone (100%), Goodyear (100%), Continental (100%), Pirelli (97,8%).
2 Braking wet (80 km/h to 20 km/h, distance in meters): Bridgestone (35,1), Continental (35,9), Goodyear (36,4), Michelin (35,5), Pirelli (36,0).
3 Based on the internal tests carried out on Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ENLITEN vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, ref. 205/55 R16.
1 Ranked one of the top for snow acceleration and braking, average rating in %: Michelin (95,5%), Bridgestone (100%), Goodyear (100%), Continental (100%), Pirelli (97,8%).
2 Braking wet (80 km/h to 20 km/h, distance in meters): Bridgestone (35,1), Continental (35,9), Goodyear (36,4), Michelin (35,5), Pirelli (36,0).
3 Based on the internal tests carried out on Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ENLITEN vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, ref. 205/55 R16.