Bridgestone Blizzak WS70

Bridgestone Blizzak WS 70 photo, test, review

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS-70 is a High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread, designed for passenger cars.

The tire has been replaced by the Bridgestone WS80.

2015 Vi Bilagare Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 test

In 2015 experts of the Swedish magazine Vi Bilagare have tested Bridgestone WS70 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with 6 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

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6th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 9.5 meters longer, than the leader.
test Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 review
Last place and the worst result in Dry braking. The braking distance was 5 meters longer, than the leader.
test Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 review
6th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 3.1 meters longer, than the leader.
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4-5th place in Ice handling. Bridgestone was 3.4 seconds slower, than the leader.
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6th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 1.5 seconds longer, than the leader.
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5th place in Snow braking. The braking distacne was 0.13 meters longer, than the leader.
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Last place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.16 seconds longer, than the leader.

Overall Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 review

According to the test results Bridgestone took 6th place and won only to budget Nankang.

Main conclusions:

  • Long wet braking distance.
  • The longest dry braking distance.
  • Low ice performance and the worst result among premium tires. Lower result showed only much cheaper Nankang.
  • Relatively long snow braking distance and the lowest traction.

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