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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Linglong Sport Master Winter (2026)

Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
VS
Budget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master Winter

5.7
R14 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 China (Linglong). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Linglong (57%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 57% of the Linglong Sport Master Winter. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the Sport Master Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Linglong
Sport Master Winter
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
7.0
11.2
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
106
98

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
59%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
61%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
56%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
81%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
51%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
63%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
78%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
60%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
96%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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