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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Falken (58%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS02 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 Falken EuroWinter HS02 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Number of tests
10
4
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
10.6
12.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
98

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
60%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
48%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
75%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
62%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
43%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
49%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
32%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
56%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
76%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
72%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
68%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
71%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS02
65%

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