In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (
Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken).
Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally,
Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and
e.Ziex is made in Turkey.
