Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Budget

Barum

Polaris 5

VS

Speed-Grip 5

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5

R14 – R22

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

UltraGrip Performance 3

Number of tests

13

12

24

Best position

#9

#3

#1

Average position

15.2

9.3

2.7

Latest test

2024

2025

Available sizes

76

93

302

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance

63%

Barum

Polaris 5

70%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

81%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

Wet Braking

Barum Polaris 5

60%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

77%

Wet Handling

Barum Polaris 5

57%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

58%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

84%

Wet Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

70%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

78%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Barum Polaris 5

63%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

83%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

83%

Aquaplaning Cross

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

73%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

85%

Dry Performance

76%

Barum

Polaris 5

75%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

79%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

Dry Braking

Barum Polaris 5

67%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

80%

Dry Handling

Barum Polaris 5

85%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

81%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

78%

Snow Performance

76%

Barum

Polaris 5

73%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

84%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

Snow Braking

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

74%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

83%

Snow Traction

Barum Polaris 5

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

87%

Snow Handling

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

78%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

87%

Snow Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

77%

Comfort & Noise

70%

Barum

Polaris 5

74%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

79%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

Noise Exterior

Barum Polaris 5

70%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

74%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

79%

Economy

84%

Barum

Polaris 5

90%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

87%

GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

Rolling Resistance

Barum Polaris 5

96%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

88%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

81%

Mileage

Barum Polaris 5

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

92%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

92%

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
AUTOBILD	Winter	2024	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2023	225/45 R18	View

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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

UltraGrip Performance 3

Test Profile

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