Segment
1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Upper-middle2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% 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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
