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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Semperit Speed-Grip 3Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Grip 3

R15 – R20
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Number of tests
13
11
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
15.2
7.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
76
51

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 35 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
82%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
94%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
65%
Safety
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
71%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
86%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
89%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
94%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
92%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
93%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
89%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
93%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
91%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
99%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
99%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
97%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
99%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
93%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
97%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
96%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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