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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. Barum Polaris 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
7
3
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
4.7
7.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
36
98

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Barum Polaris 6
63%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
67%
Barum Polaris 6
77%

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
93%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
90%
Barum Polaris 6
75%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
74%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Barum Polaris 6
87%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Barum Polaris 6
69%

Ice

Ice
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Ice braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%

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