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Bridgestone Premium

BLIZZAK 6

9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 26 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R17 among 31 available
tested in R17
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
194,57 €
in 245/45 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 245/45 R17 99V XL EAN: 3286342121215 SAP: 21212
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6, RP, ENLITEN
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 194,57 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 evaluated

9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R17 among 31 available
tested in R17
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 77 measurements · 30 tests
beats 29 of 37
80 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 25 tests
beats 26 of 37
85 +3,0 %
snow traction 24 tests
beats 21 of 28
85 +2,8 %
snow handling 22 tests
beats 23 of 32
77 +1,5 %
Wet from 100 measurements · 29 tests
beats 39 of 42
94 +8,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 24 tests
beats 38 of 42
93 +9,9 %
Aquaplaning 24 tests
beats 25 of 32
77 +4,5 %
wet handling 22 tests
beats 31 of 32
90 +3,2 %
Dry from 40 measurements · 25 tests
beats 24 of 32
77 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 23 tests
beats 14 of 32
55 +1,0 %
dry handling 17 tests
beats 28 of 31
95 +1,8 %
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 17 of 20
81 +2,9 %
Economy from 36 measurements · 26 tests
beats 28 of 32
89 +5,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 25 tests
beats 28 of 32
89 +7,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 7 tests
beats 22 of 29
76 +6,1 %
Noise and comfort from 20 measurements · 23 tests
beats 29 of 32
92 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 20 tests
beats 11 of 31
31 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 21
57 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 94 % Noise and comfort 92 % Economy 89 % Snow 80 % Dry 77 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 245/45 R17 2. place of 31 rated
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 8× 1st–3rd place in 8 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 stands in size 245/45 R17

Compared with 19 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 19 compared
+1,7 above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (19)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 This tyre 194,57 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 143,30 € −51,27 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 139,70 € −54,87 €
  4. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 197,46 € +2,89 €
  5. 5. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 134,62 € −59,95 €
  6. 5. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 107,00 € −87,57 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 136,05 € −58,52 €
  8. 8. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 134,46 € −60,11 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 160,20 € −34,37 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 101,67 € −92,90 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 141,85 € −52,72 €
  12. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 153,14 € −41,43 €
  13. 10. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 110,84 € −83,73 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 109,69 € −84,88 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 116,25 € −78,32 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 162,89 € −31,68 €
  17. 17. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 124,61 € −69,96 €
  18. 18. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 114,98 € −79,59 €
  19. 19. 4.5 Minerva S210 XL M+S 93,53 € −101,04 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 245/45 R17
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code21212
EAN3286342121215
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Bridgestone
Tread BLIZZAK 6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 11×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 4,5
2026
4. place
Motor winter tire test 245/45 R18 2026
7 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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5. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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5. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres
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5. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
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4. place
Sport Auto winter tire test 205/45 R17 2026
9 tyres
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5. place
Ai Volante Winter SUV Tire Test 235/60 R18 2026
5 tyres
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5. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres
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2025
3. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
4. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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4. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R17.

Current lowest
194,57 €
↗ 14,10 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
170,53 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
194,57 €
8.11.2026
194,57 170,53 194,57 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 170,53 € 16.7.2026: 173,48 € 8.11.2026: 194,57 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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