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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
Linglong Sport Master WinterBudget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master Winter

5.7
R14 – R21
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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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
92%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
92%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
92%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
91%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
92%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
82%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
91%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
83%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Linglong Sport Master Winter
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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