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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
10.6
11.9
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
164

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%

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