Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Viking WinTech vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert

Budget

Barum

Polaris 5

VS

WinTech

WinterExpert

7.9

R13 – R20

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Polaris 5

WinTech

WinterExpert

Number of tests

13

6

12

Best position

#9

#11

#5

Average position

15.2

20.8

11.3

Latest test

2024

2025

Available sizes

76

59

93

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

66%

Barum

Polaris 5

54%

Viking

WinTech

71%

Uniroyal

WinterExpert

Wet Braking

Barum Polaris 5

59%

Viking WinTech

59%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

67%

Wet Handling

Barum Polaris 5

53%

Viking WinTech

53%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

69%

Wet Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

79%

Viking WinTech

63%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

71%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Barum Polaris 5

75%

Viking WinTech

51%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

75%

Aquaplaning Cross

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Viking WinTech

42%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

73%

Dry Performance

75%

Barum

Polaris 5

68%

Viking

WinTech

57%

Uniroyal

WinterExpert

Dry Braking

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Viking WinTech

57%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

50%

Dry Handling

Barum Polaris 5

85%

Viking WinTech

78%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

64%

Snow Performance

72%

Barum

Polaris 5

69%

Viking

WinTech

69%

Uniroyal

WinterExpert

Snow Braking

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Viking WinTech

66%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

66%

Snow Traction

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Viking WinTech

76%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

76%

Snow Circle Cornering

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Viking WinTech

65%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

65%

Comfort & Noise

73%

Barum

Polaris 5

73%

Viking

WinTech

73%

Uniroyal

WinterExpert

Noise Exterior

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Viking WinTech

73%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

73%

Economy

84%

Barum

Polaris 5

61%

Viking

WinTech

77%

Uniroyal

WinterExpert

Mileage

Barum Polaris 5

84%

Viking WinTech

61%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

77%

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 vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert

Polaris 5

WinTech

WinterExpert

Test Profile

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Tests used in comparison

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