Barum Polaris 5 Test Results - Tire Reviews And Ratings

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Barum Polaris 5 performs well in winter conditions and on dry roads, offering safe driving behavior. Its low rolling resistance is a plus for fuel efficiency. However, its poor performance in w...

Strong:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance

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2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Value

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2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The Barum POLARIS 5 provides inadequate steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring frequent corrections. The vehicle tends to oversteer during dynamic evasive maneuvers, earning the ty...

Strong:
Fuel Consumption

Weak:
Noise, Straight Aqua

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2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The BARUM Polaris 5 shows weaknesses in dry, wet and on ice. While it is still rated as satisfactory in the wet and on ice, it does not get more than a sufficient result in the dry. Despite the goo...

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