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Comparison: Viking WinTech vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Viking WinTechBudget
VikingViking

WinTech

6.4
R13 – R20
VS
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) 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 (78%) than Viking (64%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 64% of the Viking WinTech. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the WinTech and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
WinTech
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
6
13
Best position
#11
#9
Average position
20.8
15.2
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
59
76

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
54%
Viking
WinTech
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Viking WinTech
59%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Wet Handling
Viking WinTech
53%
Barum Polaris 5
53%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking WinTech
63%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking WinTech
51%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking WinTech
42%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
68%
Viking
WinTech
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Viking WinTech
57%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dry Handling
Viking WinTech
78%
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
69%
Viking
WinTech
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Viking WinTech
66%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Snow Traction
Viking WinTech
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Viking WinTech
65%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking WinTech
73%
Viking
WinTech
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Viking WinTech
73%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Economy
Confidence
Viking WinTech
61%
Viking
WinTech
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Mileage
Viking WinTech
61%
Barum Polaris 5
84%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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