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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Semperit (75%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Semperit Master-Grip 2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Master-Grip 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Semperit Master-Grip 2 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Number of tests
10
4
Best position
#3
#8
Average position
10.6
11.8
Latest test
2018
2018
Available sizes
67
54

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
83%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
88%
Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
79%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
97%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
75%
Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
88%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
95%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
81%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
76%
Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit Master-Grip 2
79%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
79%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
79%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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