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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Radar Dimax Alpine (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Radar). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Radar (45%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 60% of the Radar Dimax Alpine. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Radar Dimax Alpine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Dimax Alpine were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Radar
Dimax Alpine
Number of tests
13
6
Best position
#9
#9
Average position
15.2
25.3
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
76
62

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Radar Dimax Alpine
96%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Radar Dimax Alpine
98%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Radar Dimax Alpine
93%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Radar Dimax Alpine
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Radar Dimax Alpine
68%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Radar Dimax Alpine
65%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Radar Dimax Alpine
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Radar Dimax Alpine
68%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Radar Dimax Alpine
78%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Radar Dimax Alpine
97%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Radar Dimax Alpine
100%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Radar Dimax Alpine
100%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Radar Dimax Alpine
87%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Radar Dimax Alpine
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Radar Dimax Alpine
100%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Radar Dimax Alpine
100%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Radar Dimax Alpine
56%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Radar Dimax Alpine
56%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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