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2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV has a better rating of 79% compared to 32% of the Barum Polaris 3 4x4. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the WinterContact TS 850P SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV also have C wet ratings.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4 | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R15 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV Highly recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 2,2 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 1,5 | 2,2 |
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