Segment
2. Barum Polaris 6 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870
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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 Germany (Continental). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 6
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R14 - R18 | |
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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. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Snow acceleration
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
