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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
10
9
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
10.6
5.8
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
92

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%

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