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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

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%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
10
49
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
3.2
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
213

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
72%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
64%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%

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