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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate 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 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
13
1
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
15.2
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
76
27

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
75%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
76%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
71%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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