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,
Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than
Barum (25%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Toyo Proxes Comfort. The first tyre test of Toyo Proxes Comfort was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. We also know where
Proxes Comfort is made - Japan.
