Segment
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ Lowcost2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Sava Eskimo S3+ vs. Barum Polaris 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Sava winter tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 46% of the Sava Eskimo S3+. The first tyre test of Sava Eskimo S3+ was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Sava Eskimo S3+ dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ 12.22. Barum Polaris 5 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Sava Eskimo S3+ Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ Conditionally recommended2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ 68 dB2. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB