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.

#	Vredestein Wintrac /56%	Barum Polaris 5 /63%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Vredestein Wintrac

/56%

Barum Polaris 5

/63%

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Segment

1. Vredestein Wintrac Premium

2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Barum Polaris 5 76

2. Vredestein Wintrac 38

Number of tests

1. Barum Polaris 5 13x

2. Vredestein Wintrac 11x

Best position in test

1. Vredestein Wintrac 3.

2. Barum Polaris 5 9.

Worst position in test

1. Vredestein Wintrac 17.

2. Barum Polaris 5 26.

Average position in tests

1. Vredestein Wintrac 8.36

2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15

Year of the last test

1. Vredestein Wintrac 2024

2. Barum Polaris 5 2023

Best rating in test

1. Vredestein Wintrac Very good

2. Barum Polaris 5 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient

2. Vredestein Wintrac Sufficient

Dry

(Overall rating)

Vredestein
Wintrac

80%

Barum
Polaris 5

62%

Dry braking

1. Vredestein Wintrac 84%

2. Barum Polaris 5 70%

Dry handling

1. Vredestein Wintrac 82%

2. Barum Polaris 5 78%

Dry driving behavior

1. Vredestein Wintrac 75%

2. Barum Polaris 5 51%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Vredestein
Wintrac

76%

Barum
Polaris 5

59%

Wet braking

1. Vredestein Wintrac 79%

2. Barum Polaris 5 63%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Vredestein Wintrac 66%

2. Barum Polaris 5 60%

Wet handling

1. Vredestein Wintrac 82%

2. Barum Polaris 5 55%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Vredestein Wintrac 75%

2. Barum Polaris 5 55%

Wet circle cornering

1. Vredestein Wintrac 78%

2. Barum Polaris 5 62%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Barum Polaris 5 C

2. Vredestein Wintrac ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

78%

Vredestein
Wintrac

70%

Snow handling

1. Barum Polaris 5 77%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 72%

Snow traction

1. Barum Polaris 5 80%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 71%

Snow braking

1. Barum Polaris 5 83%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 70%

Snow cornering

1. Barum Polaris 5 70%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 66%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Vredestein
Wintrac

76%

Barum
Polaris 5

69%

Exterior noise

1. Vredestein Wintrac 76%

2. Barum Polaris 5 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Vredestein Wintrac ?

2. Barum Polaris 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

82%

Vredestein
Wintrac

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Barum Polaris 5 94%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 85%

Mileage

1. Barum Polaris 5 69%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 57%

Price/value

1. Barum Polaris 5 85%

2. Vredestein Wintrac 64%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Barum Polaris 5 E

2. Vredestein Wintrac ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Vredestein
Wintrac

86%

Barum
Polaris 5

82%

Ice braking

1. Vredestein Wintrac 85%

2. Barum Polaris 5 77%

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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Good	2	2-	2	2
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3	3+	3	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Vredestein Wintrac	37.3	30.2
Barum Polaris 5	37.7	30.0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Satisfactory	2.4	3.4
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.3	3.4
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Satisfactory	2,1	2,4	2,7	2,4	2,4	2,8	2,5
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Sufficient	3,2	3,9	2,4	2,8	2,0	3,0	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2-	2+	3+
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3+	2+	1-	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Vredestein Wintrac Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,2	2,0	2,8	2,0
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	3,0	2,0	2,0	2,8	3,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Vredestein Wintrac	33,5	30,3
Barum Polaris 5	36,1	28,8
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