Barum Polaris 6 vs Crosswind Grip Peak Winter
Ahead in each discipline
The Barum Polaris 6 and the Crosswind Grip Peak Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Polaris 6 finished ahead. The Polaris 6 was stronger in wet and snow.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | Polaris 6 | Gap | Grip Peak Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Polaris 6 ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 125 | 6.2% | 133 |
| Snow Polaris 6 ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 95 | 2.7% | 98 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Polaris 6 | Field | Grip Peak Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P7 of 50 | P24 of 50 |
Polaris 6 vs Grip Peak Winter: your questions
Is the Barum Polaris 6 or the Crosswind Grip Peak Winter the better tire?
The Barum Polaris 6 and the Crosswind Grip Peak Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Polaris 6 finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Polaris 6 scores 8.6 and the Grip Peak Winter 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Polaris 6 or the Grip Peak Winter?
The Polaris 6 led 1 of the 1 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Polaris 6 led 1 of the 1 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Polaris 6 81% from 6 reviews; the Grip Peak Winter has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Polaris 6 is made in 92 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Grip Peak Winter in 92 (14 to 21 inch). 64 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Polaris 6 is graded C for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Grip Peak Winter A and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.