In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the WR Snowproof 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 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.
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
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
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