Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Kormoran Snowpro b2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Kormoran). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Kormoran is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Kormoran (25%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Kormoran Snowpro b2, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Snowpro b2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kormoran Snowpro b2 has E rating.