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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
upper-middle
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

G-FORCE WINTER 2

81%
R14 - R19
63 Sizes
23 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 6.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Very good
Worst rating: Good
premium
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

Blizzak LM-005

82%
R14 - R22
156 Sizes
49 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #15
Avg: 3.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Very good
Worst rating: Conditionally recommended

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
74%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
55%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (98.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
67%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Best: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (91.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
67%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (97.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Best: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (97.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
67%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (93.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
87%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
81%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Best: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
71%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Ice Braking Abs
Barum Polaris 5
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (91.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
74%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.5%)
Noise Interior
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
69%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (84.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
74%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Best: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (92.0%)
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

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