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Comparison: Uniroyal RainExpert vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Uniroyal RainExpertUpper-middle
UniroyalUniroyal

RainExpert

R13 – R17
VS
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Uniroyal summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Barum (43%).

Test Profile

Uniroyal
RainExpert
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
—
13
Best position
—
#9
Average position
—
15.2
Latest test
—
2024
Available sizes
19
76

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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