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Comparison: Barum Vanis 3 vs. Firestone Vanhawk 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Barum (36%). In this particular case, the Barum Vanis 3 has a better rating of 46% compared to 45% of the Firestone Vanhawk 3. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 test, where both the Vanis 3 and the Vanhawk 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Vanis 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Vanhawk 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Vanis 3
Firestone
Vanhawk 3
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#6
#7
Average position
6.0
7.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
24
22

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
78%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Dry braking
Barum Vanis 3
60%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
87%
Dry handling
Barum Vanis 3
100%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
81%
Dry handling - objective
Barum Vanis 3
92%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Dry lane changing
Barum Vanis 3
81%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
81%
Dry steering response
Barum Vanis 3
56%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
56%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
73%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
64%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Vanis 3
70%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Vanis 3
60%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Wet braking
Barum Vanis 3
63%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
63%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Vanis 3
90%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
56%
Wet handling
Barum Vanis 3
76%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
60%
Wet handling - objective
Barum Vanis 3
80%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
63%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
92%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
89%
Exterior noise
Barum Vanis 3
83%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
100%
Interior noise
Barum Vanis 3
100%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
64%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
52%
Rolling resistance
Barum Vanis 3
64%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
52%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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