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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Uniroyal WinterExpertUpper-middle
UniroyalUniroyal

WinterExpert

8.1
R13 – R20
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Number of tests
13
12
Best position
#9
#5
Average position
15.2
11.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
77
100

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
97%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
81%
Safety
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
90%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
92%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
100%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
92%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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