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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 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%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 78% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 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 (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
60%
Barum Polaris 5
53%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
83%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
71%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.5%)
Snow Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Snow Traction
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75%
Barum Polaris 5
81%
Snow Handling
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.7%)
Ice Performance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Ice Braking Abs
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
74%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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