Comparison: Viking WinTech vs. Barum Polaris 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Budget

Viking

WinTech

VS

Polaris 6

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7

R13 – R21

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Test Profile

WinTech

Polaris 6

WinterCraft WP52+

Number of tests

6

3

Best position

#11

#2

#4

Average position

20.8

7.0

4.3

Latest test

2024

2025

Available sizes

59

98

97

Wet

Viking WinTech

55%

Barum Polaris 6

78%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

79%

Wet circle cornering

Viking WinTech

62%

Barum Polaris 6

75%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

81%

Aquaplaning - cross

Viking WinTech

46%

Barum Polaris 6

76%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

66%

Wet handling

Viking WinTech

52%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

86%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Viking WinTech

52%

Barum Polaris 6

74%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Wet braking

Viking WinTech

61%

Barum Polaris 6

80%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

84%

Snow

Viking WinTech

62%

Barum Polaris 6

83%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

81%

Snow traction

Viking WinTech

73%

Barum Polaris 6

89%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

76%

Snow braking

Viking WinTech

71%

Barum Polaris 6

89%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

80%

Snow handling

Viking WinTech

47%

Barum Polaris 6

85%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

86%

Snow cornering

Viking WinTech

65%

Barum Polaris 6

63%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

78%

Dry

Viking WinTech

63%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

78%

Dry braking

Viking WinTech

62%

Barum Polaris 6

84%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

84%

Dry handling

Viking WinTech

59%

Barum Polaris 6

78%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Dry performance

Viking WinTech

79%

Barum Polaris 6

77%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

78%

Comfort

Viking WinTech

66%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Exterior noise

Viking WinTech

61%

Barum Polaris 6

94%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Costs

Viking WinTech

72%

Barum Polaris 6

88%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

71%

Mileage

Viking WinTech

67%

Barum Polaris 6

69%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

69%

Ice

Viking WinTech

84%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Viking WinTech vs. Barum Polaris 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

WinTech

Polaris 6

WinterCraft WP52+

Test Profile

Wet

Snow

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Ice

Dimensions and prices

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