Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Vredestein Snowtrac 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Snowtrac 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.