Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (52%) than Nexen (43%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 56% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Barum Polaris 5 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R13 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Sufficient | 3,2 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | 3, | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 3+ | 3 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | 35,6 | 29,4 | |||||
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