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Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs. Barum Polaris 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein) 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 Vredestein (59%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 54% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Wintrac Pro and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
61%
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Wet Handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
70%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (86.8%)
Dry Performance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dry Handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Snow Performance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Snow Traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Snow Handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Snow Circle Cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (93.5%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (88.7%)
Comfort & Noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
70%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
68%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Ride Comfort
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (84.0%)
Economy
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
51%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
59%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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