Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Barum Polaris 3
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Barum Polaris 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the Polaris 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
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Winter
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2018 | 195/65 R15 | View |
Performance comparison
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Barum Polaris 3
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
