Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Viking WinTech

Budget

Barum

Polaris 5

VS

WinTech

5.3

R13 – R20

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Viking (53%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 53% of the Viking WinTech. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the WinTech were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Polaris 5

WinTech

Number of tests

13

6

Best position

#9

#11

Average position

15.2

20.8

Latest test

2024

Available sizes

76

59

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

66%

Barum

Polaris 5

54%

Viking

WinTech

Wet Braking

Barum Polaris 5

59%

Viking WinTech

59%

Wet Handling

Barum Polaris 5

53%

Viking WinTech

53%

Wet Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

79%

Viking WinTech

63%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Barum Polaris 5

75%

Viking WinTech

51%

Aquaplaning Cross

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Viking WinTech

42%

Dry Performance

75%

Barum

Polaris 5

68%

Viking

WinTech

Dry Braking

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Viking WinTech

57%

Dry Handling

Barum Polaris 5

85%

Viking WinTech

78%

Snow Performance

72%

Barum

Polaris 5

69%

Viking

WinTech

Snow Braking

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Viking WinTech

66%

Snow Traction

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Viking WinTech

76%

Snow Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Viking WinTech

65%

Comfort & Noise

73%

Barum

Polaris 5

73%

Viking

WinTech

Noise Exterior

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Viking WinTech

73%

Economy

84%

Barum

Polaris 5

61%

Viking

WinTech

Mileage

Barum Polaris 5

84%

Viking WinTech

61%

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Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2023	225/45 R18	View

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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Viking WinTech

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