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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
13
5
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
15.2
4.8
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
76
77

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
76%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
70%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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