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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Vredestein Wintrac (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Vredestein Wintrac first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Wintrac were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Wintrac is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein
Wintrac
Number of tests
13
11
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
15.2
8.4
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
76
43

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Vredestein Wintrac
79%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Vredestein Wintrac
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Vredestein Wintrac
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
83%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
83%
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Vredestein Wintrac
71%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
86%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Ice Braking Abs
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Noise Interior
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Vredestein Wintrac
80%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Vredestein Wintrac
61%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Vredestein Wintrac
71%
Vredestein
Wintrac
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Vredestein Wintrac
57%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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