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Comparison: Dunlop Winter vs. Barum Polaris 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.3
R15 – R21
Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
2
3
3
Best position
#1
#2
#4
Average position
1.5
7.0
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
99
99

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter
84%
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter
67%
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
63%
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter
71%
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter
73%
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter
73%
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter
64%
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter
87%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter
96%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter
79%
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
96%
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter
87%
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter
87%
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter
81%
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter
87%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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