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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs. Barum Polaris 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) 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 Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where Cinturato Winter is made - Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
16
3
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
8.4
7.0
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
57
98

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
77%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
74%
Barum Polaris 6
75%
Wet performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
83%
Barum Polaris 6
64%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
74%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
74%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
71%
Barum Polaris 6
77%

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Barum Polaris 6
79%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Barum Polaris 6
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
83%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
74%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Barum Polaris 6
87%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
64%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
61%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
65%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Fuel efficiency
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
81%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
52%
Barum Polaris 6
92%

Ice

Ice
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Ice braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%

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