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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 78% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 also have C wet ratings. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
53%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
71%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.5%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
81%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.7%)
Ice Performance
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Ice Braking Abs
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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