Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Barum (74%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 82% compared to 70% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.