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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Nexen (34%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Nexen N blue HD Plus, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
10
10
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
13.6
Latest test
2018
2021
Available sizes
67
430

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%

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