Segment
2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
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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 USA (Goodyear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 has a better rating of 61% 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 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. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Highly recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior 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 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 2,4 | 2,6 | 2,5 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 1,4 |
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