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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 3 vs. Barum Polaris 5

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.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
80%
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
81%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
69%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
61%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
64%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
72%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
68%
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
76%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
64%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
69%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow Traction
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
64%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Snow Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
59%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Snow Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
62%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
73%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
75%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Ride Comfort
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
71%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.0%)
Economy
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
70%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Grip 3
82%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (89.0%)

Performance spider chart

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