Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium2. Barum Polaris 6 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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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 Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 6 Good2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow cornering
Snow performance
Snow acceleration
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
