Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.