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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Barum Polaris 6

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, CST summer tyres are slightly better rated (53%) than Barum (25%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
21.5
7.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
264
99

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