Segment
2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Barum Polaris 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Barum (26%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 80% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.
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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 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner2. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
