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Comparison: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 vs. Barum Polaris 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Winter Response 2
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.2
7.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
28
98

Wet

Wet
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
84%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
79%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
87%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
90%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
86%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet performance
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
89%
Barum Polaris 6
64%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
83%
Barum Polaris 6
75%

Dry

Dry
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
75%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
82%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
67%
Dry performance
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
78%
Barum Polaris 6
77%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
77%
Barum Polaris 6
78%

Snow

Snow
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
86%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow traction
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
87%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow braking
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
89%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
89%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow performance
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
87%
Barum Polaris 6
79%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
78%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
72%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
83%
Barum Polaris 6
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
73%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
68%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
73%

Ice

Ice
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
81%
Ice braking
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop SP Winter Response 2
78%

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