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Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Barum Polaris 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Barum (21%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
1
3
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.0
7.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
27
98

Wet

Wet
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Wet braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Barum Polaris 6
81%

Snow

Snow
Hankook ION FlexClimate
75%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
71%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow traction
Hankook ION FlexClimate
76%
Barum Polaris 6
89%

Dry

Dry
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Barum Polaris 6
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Barum Polaris 6
94%

Costs

Costs
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Barum Polaris 6
97%

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