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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

R13 – R17
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, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Nexen (47%). The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
7
13
Best position
#6
#9
Average position
14.0
15.2
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
64
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Safety
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Wet
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
88%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
64%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
87%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
91%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Snow
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
91%
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
88%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Ice
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Ice braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Interior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
93%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
80%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Barum Polaris 5
85%

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