Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Barum (73%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Blizzak LM-001 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 has B rating.

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R13 - R18

R14 - R21

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Premium

2. Barum Polaris 3 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 132

2. Barum Polaris 3 66

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 15x

2. Barum Polaris 3 10x

Best position in test

1. Barum Polaris 3 3.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 4.

Worst position in test

1. Barum Polaris 3 16.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 18.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 7.87

2. Barum Polaris 3 10.6

Year of the last test

1. Barum Polaris 3 2018

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 2018

Best rating in test

1. Barum Polaris 3 Exemplary

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Good

2. Barum Polaris 3 Satisfactory

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-001

78.6%

Barum
Polaris 3

73.6%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 B

2. Barum Polaris 3 C

Snow

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 3

87.3%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-001

77.4%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 3

79%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-001

76.6%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 C

2. Barum Polaris 3 F

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 3

79%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-001

49.6%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 71 dB

2. Barum Polaris 3 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-001

81.7%

Barum
Polaris 3

79%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Barum Polaris 3 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	1-	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Rating: Good	1-	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Barum Polaris 3	35,8	27,6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	32,5	28,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2	2+	1
Barum Polaris 3 Rating: -	2	3+	2+	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Rating: -	2	3+	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34,2	25
Barum Polaris 3	37,2	26,1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	38,5	25,9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,2	2,8	1	1,5
Barum Polaris 3 Rating: -	3,4	2,2	2,1	2,8	3,6	1,5	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Rating: -	2,8	2,6	1,9	2,9	3,6	2,5	2,0
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