Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac 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 56% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Wintrac and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.
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These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 4 tests
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Performance spider chart
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Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
