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Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3

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The Blizzak Spike 3 is a studded winter tire for passenger cars and SUVs, optimized for extreme winter conditions. Developed in Europe, the tire features wolfram carbide studs and a new tread pattern, improving ice braking and traction performance. It also boasts 4% better snow handling and 16% improved mileage compared to its predecessor, the Noranza 001. The tire is available in 35 sizes and is expected to meet 74% of the market demand in Europe for severe winter studded tires.

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Tests say 5th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P6 of 7 · Studded Winter Tires · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Wet Value, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

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Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3

7.8/10

Better than 63% of studded winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 4 tests
Scores of the 37 studded winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 3 publications · 2024-2026 63% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 63% 7.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other studded winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 39% 31% 4
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 99% 30% 4
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 72% 18% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 11% 9% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 10% 7% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 3% 5% 4

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 99% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 97% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 65% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire Test Teknikens Varld · 235/45 R18 · Studded Winter Tires P6 / 7
  2. 2026 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 215/65 R17 P8 / 8
  3. 2025 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test Tekniikan Maailma · 205/55 R16 · Studded Winter Tires P5 / 7
  4. 2024 2024 Studded Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17 P2 / 8
  5. 2024 The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024 Teknikens Varld · 225/50 R17 · Studded Winter Tires P4 / 6 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 averages a finish of 5th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
2nd Best
8th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire Test P6 of 7Studded Winter Tires

The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 finished sixth of the seven studded tires. Long studs gave it outstanding straight-line ice braking, but little else, and the testers were critical of its comfort and handling.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Dry Lane Change Weak: Subj. Wet Handling, Subj. Comfort, Fuel Consumption Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire TestTeknikens Varld · 235/45 R18P6 / 7Studded Winter Tires
20262026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tire TestVi Bilagare · 215/65 R17P8 / 8
20252025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire TestTekniikan Maailma · 205/55 R16P5 / 7Studded Winter Tires
20242024 Studded Tire TestVi Bilagare · 225/45 R17P2 / 8
2024The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024Teknikens Varld · 225/50 R17P4 / 6Studded Winter Tires

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 stops 0.3% shorter than premium rivals, 5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 72/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 stops 5.6% longer than premium rivals, 5.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 11/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 stops 2.3% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 2.4% worse than premium rivals, 1.9% worse than mid-range rivals and 0.3% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 39/100.
How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 stops 28.2% shorter than premium rivals, 29.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 36.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 ice-traction tests, it is 27.5% better than premium rivals, 32.6% better than mid-range rivals and 36.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 100/100.
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