Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS01 (2026)

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 (78%) than Falken (68%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS01 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the EuroWinter HS01 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 75% of Falken EuroWinter HS01 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey.