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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#3
#5
Average position
10.6
11.1
Latest test
2018
2023
Available sizes
67
60

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
77%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
68%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
82%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
72%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
80%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
83%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Nokian WR Snowproof
69%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%

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