In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.
Test Profile
Polaris 3
Kinergy 4S2
Number of tests
10
4
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
10.6
5.0
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
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Dimensions and prices
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