Comparison: Nokian WR D3 vs. Barum Polaris 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) 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 Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D3 and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2015 185/60 R15 test, where both the WR D3 and the Polaris 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Nokian WR D3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C rating.