Comparison: Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 vs. Barum Polaris 6
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) 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 Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 65% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Observe Winter Sport 1 and the Polaris 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 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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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
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Winter
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2025 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Performance comparison
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
Barum Polaris 6
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
