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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
10
29
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
3.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
178

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
65%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
75%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
37%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
49%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
92%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
79%

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