Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% 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 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 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 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.