Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Barum Polaris 6 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Barum Polaris 6
Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Barum, which is a brand from Czech Republic. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 73% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (87%) of the Barum Polaris 6 also have C wet ratings. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 6 Good2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
Snow braking
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
