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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Barum Polaris 6

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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 Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 78% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Speed-Grip 5 and the Polaris 6 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 (87%) of the Barum Polaris 6 also have C wet ratings.

# Semperit Speed-Grip 5
/78%
Barum Polaris 6
/83%

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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+1–1
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Rating: Good		2–22–2
Barum Polaris 6
Rating: Good		32–2+2+
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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
Name WetSnow
Best values in test32.627.1
Semperit Speed-Grip 534.929.0
Barum Polaris 635.128.2
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