Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (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 (78%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 67% 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.