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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-A AE50 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Yokohama summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Barum (43%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Yokohama BluEarth-A AE50 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth-A AE50
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
13
Best position
#9
Average position
15.2
Latest test
2024
Available sizes
60
76

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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