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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Laufenn I FIT Plus

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Laufenn (31%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 59% of the Laufenn I FIT Plus. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Laufenn I FIT Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the I FIT Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Barum
Polaris 5
Laufenn I FIT Plus
58%
Laufenn
I FIT Plus
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
59%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
60%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
51%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Barum
Polaris 5
Laufenn I FIT Plus
71%
Laufenn
I FIT Plus
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
75%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
67%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Barum
Polaris 5
Laufenn I FIT Plus
80%
Laufenn
I FIT Plus
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
74%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
76%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
84%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (88.7%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Barum
Polaris 5
Laufenn I FIT Plus
76%
Laufenn
I FIT Plus
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
80%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
71%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (84.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Laufenn I FIT Plus
65%
Laufenn
I FIT Plus
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
66%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Laufenn I FIT Plus
64%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

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