Comparison: Paxaro Inverno vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Paxaro) 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 Paxaro (59%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 68% of the Paxaro Inverno. The first tyre test of Paxaro Inverno was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Inverno and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.