Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Barum Polaris 6

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%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.