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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Toyo Observe S944 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
13
11
23
Best position
#9
#6
#1
Average position
15.2
14.8
3.3
Latest test
2024
2023
2025
Available sizes
76
66
176

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Toyo Observe S944
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Toyo Observe S944
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Toyo Observe S944
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Toyo Observe S944
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
51%
Toyo Observe S944
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Toyo Observe S944
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Toyo Observe S944
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Toyo Observe S944
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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