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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Petlas Snowmaster W651

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
VS
Petlas Snowmaster W651Budget
PetlasPetlas

Snowmaster W651

1.4
R15 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Petlas (20%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Petlas Snowmaster W651 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2016 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Snowmaster W651 were tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Petlas
Snowmaster W651
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#3
#9
Average position
10.6
38.0
Latest test
2018
2023
Available sizes
67
11

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
37%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
98%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Petlas Snowmaster W651
63%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View

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