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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Toyo Observe S944 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
13
11
19
Best position
#9
#6
#5
Average position
15.2
14.8
10.7
Latest test
2024
2023
2025
Available sizes
76
66
102

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
53%
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
50%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
42%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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