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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs. Viking WinTech vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Vredestein Wintrac ProPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac Pro

5.4
R17 – R22
Viking WinTechBudget
VikingViking

WinTech

5.3
R13 – R20
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Viking
WinTech
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
13
37
6
23
Best position
#9
#1
#11
#1
Average position
15.2
6.4
20.8
3.3
Latest test
2024
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
76
128
59
176

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Viking WinTech
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Viking WinTech
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Viking WinTech
46%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
85%
Viking WinTech
52%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Viking WinTech
52%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Viking WinTech
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Viking WinTech
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Viking WinTech
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Viking WinTech
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
51%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Viking WinTech
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Viking WinTech
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Viking WinTech
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Viking WinTech
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
64%
Viking WinTech
47%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Viking WinTech
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Viking WinTech
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Viking WinTech
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Viking WinTech
50%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Viking WinTech
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Viking WinTech
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
62%
Viking WinTech
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Viking WinTech
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Viking WinTech
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Viking WinTech
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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