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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
10.6
3.3
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
67
40

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%

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