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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
10
26
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
2.2
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
67
66

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%

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