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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
10
10
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
10.6
12.2
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
207

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%

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