Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

Budget

Barum

Polaris 5

VS

WR Snowproof

6.8

R14 – R20

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Polaris 5

WR Snowproof

Number of tests

13

14

Best position

#9

#5

Average position

15.2

11.1

Latest test

2024

2023

Available sizes

76

60

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

59%

Barum

Polaris 5

54%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Wet Braking

Barum Polaris 5

62%

Nokian WR Snowproof

60%

Wet Handling

Barum Polaris 5

56%

Nokian WR Snowproof

41%

Wet Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

63%

Nokian WR Snowproof

58%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Barum Polaris 5

58%

Nokian WR Snowproof

55%

Aquaplaning Cross

Barum Polaris 5

58%

Nokian WR Snowproof

57%

Dry Performance

Confidence

69%

Barum

Polaris 5

85%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Dry Braking

Barum Polaris 5

67%

Nokian WR Snowproof

81%

Dry Handling

Barum Polaris 5

71%

Nokian WR Snowproof

88%

Snow Performance

Confidence

78%

Barum

Polaris 5

63%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Snow Braking

Barum Polaris 5

86%

Nokian WR Snowproof

76%

Snow Traction

Barum Polaris 5

77%

Nokian WR Snowproof

67%

Snow Handling

Barum Polaris 5

83%

Nokian WR Snowproof

65%

Snow Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

67%

Nokian WR Snowproof

42%

Ice Performance

Confidence

87%

Barum

Polaris 5

84%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Ice Braking Abs

Barum Polaris 5

87%

Nokian WR Snowproof

76%

Ice Lateral Guidance

Barum Polaris 5

87%

Nokian WR Snowproof

91%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

70%

Barum

Polaris 5

74%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Noise Exterior

Barum Polaris 5

74%

Nokian WR Snowproof

75%

Noise Interior

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Nokian WR Snowproof

76%

Ride Comfort

Barum Polaris 5

61%

Nokian WR Snowproof

71%

Economy

Confidence

85%

Barum

Polaris 5

85%

Nokian

WR Snowproof

Rolling Resistance

Barum Polaris 5

91%

Nokian WR Snowproof

91%

Mileage

Barum Polaris 5

79%

Nokian WR Snowproof

79%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Winter	2021	195/65 R15	View
Autobild	Winter	2021	205/55 R16	View

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