In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Speed-Grip 3 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.
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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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
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