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

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.