Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Barum Polaris 6 (2026)

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 83% compared to 72% 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 (88%) of the Barum Polaris 6 also have C wet ratings. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.