Segment
2. Barum Polaris 6 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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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 USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 6
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R15 - R22 | |
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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. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Very good2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 6 Good2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 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 acceleration
1. Barum Polaris 6 100%
