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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
10
23
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
3.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
188

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%

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