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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
13
19
24
Best position
#9
#5
#1
Average position
15.2
10.7
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
76
101
302

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
47%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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