Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Dunlop Winter

When two budget winter tyres share the same test fields six times and split the results exactly 3–3, you know the comparison is going to be close. The Barum Polaris 5 — a Czech-built tyre from the Barum stable within the Continental group — and the Sava Eskimo HP2, a Goodyear-family product from Sava, are genuinely neck-and-neck in overall competence. But they do have distinct characters. The Polaris 5 leans toward a more dynamic dry feel, lower noise, and strong value credentials. The Eskimo HP2 counters with a slightly higher mileage potential, better wet braking scores in testing, and a strong reputation on snow and ice — particularly from real-world owners who rate it noticeably higher. Neither tyre is going to trouble the premium names, but both punch above their price point in their own ways. The Polaris 5 is the more comfortable and refined daily companion; the Eskimo HP2 is the slightly tougher, longer-lasting winter specialist.