Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Barum Polaris 5
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 (73%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Nokian WR Snowproof
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Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
