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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

1 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 USA (BFGoodrich). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 81% of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Number of tests
3
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
6.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
106
107

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
67%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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