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

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Uniroyal WinterExpertUpper-middle
UniroyalUniroyal

WinterExpert

7.9
R13 – R20
Semperit Speed-Grip 5Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Grip 5

7.8
R14 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
13
12
12
24
Best position
#9
#5
#3
#1
Average position
15.2
11.3
9.3
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
76
93
93
302

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
75%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
78%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
51%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
61%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
82%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
76%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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