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Comparison: Wanli SW611 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Wanli) 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 Wanli (0%). The first tyre test of Wanli SW611 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the SW611 and the Polaris 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Wanli
SW611
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
1
13
Best position
#16
#9
Average position
16.0
15.2
Latest test
2022
2024
Available sizes
1
76

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Wanli SW611
43%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Wet Handling
Wanli SW611
1%
Barum Polaris 5
46%
Aquaplaning Cross
Wanli SW611
26%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Wanli SW611
78%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Wanli SW611
82%
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Snow Traction
Wanli SW611
80%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Snow Handling
Wanli SW611
56%
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Ice Braking Abs
Wanli SW611
82%
Barum Polaris 5
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View

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