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 (84%) than Barum (26%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 92% compared to 72% 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 - 94% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R13 - R19 | |
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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. 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
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB