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Comparison: Nexen ROADIAN 581 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Nexen ROADIAN 581
NexenNexen

ROADIAN 581

R15 – R19
VS
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Nexen summer tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Barum (43%).

Test Profile

Nexen
ROADIAN 581
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
—
13
Best position
—
#9
Average position
—
15.2
Latest test
—
2024
Available sizes
5
76

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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