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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Number of tests
10
12
Best position
#3
#3
Average position
10.6
9.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
93

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
60%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
71%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
83%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
45%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
49%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%

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