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Comparison: General Altimax Winter 3 vs. Barum Polaris 6

General Altimax Winter 3Budget
GeneralGeneral

Altimax Winter 3

R13 – R19
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 Pakistan (General) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). General is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than General (0%). The first tyre test of General Altimax Winter 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested.

Test Profile

General
Altimax Winter 3
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#14
#2
Average position
23.7
7.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
43
99

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