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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860

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%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the WinterContact TS 860 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 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B rating.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Barum
Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
95%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Barum
Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
81%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
81%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 3
88%
Barum
Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (96.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 3
75%
Barum
Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Economy
Barum Polaris 3
76%
Barum
Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
84%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (89.5%)

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