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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Debica Frigo HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Debica). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Debica (56%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Debica Frigo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Frigo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (52%) of the Debica Frigo HP2 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Debica
Frigo HP2
Number of tests
10
9
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
10.6
17.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
96%
Debica Frigo HP2
97%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
91%
Debica Frigo HP2
99%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Debica Frigo HP2
95%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
91%
Debica Frigo HP2
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Debica Frigo HP2
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Debica Frigo HP2
89%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Debica Frigo HP2
95%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
96%
Debica Frigo HP2
93%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Debica Frigo HP2
93%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Debica Frigo HP2
94%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Debica Frigo HP2
95%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Debica Frigo HP2
93%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Debica Frigo HP2
93%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Debica Frigo HP2
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Debica Frigo HP2
94%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
92%
Debica Frigo HP2
94%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
88%
Debica Frigo HP2
94%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Debica Frigo HP2
97%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
91%
Debica Frigo HP2
95%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Debica Frigo HP2
99%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
99%
Debica Frigo HP2
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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