In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Barum Polaris 5
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
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