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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 vs. Barum Polaris 6

Kenda Wintergen 2Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2

R13
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 Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Kenda (7%). The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#9
#2
Average position
27.3
7.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
—
99

Wet

Wet
Kenda Wintergen 2
59%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
54%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
66%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2
60%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2
65%
Barum Polaris 6
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2
43%
Barum Polaris 6
76%

Snow

Snow
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
96%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
89%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2
98%
Barum Polaris 6
89%

Dry

Dry
Kenda Wintergen 2
76%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
74%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
74%
Barum Polaris 6
84%

Costs

Costs
Kenda Wintergen 2
79%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
Kenda Wintergen 2
74%
Barum Polaris 6
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Barum Polaris 6
94%

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