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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Viking WinTech

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
VS
Viking WinTechBudget
VikingViking

WinTech

5.3
R13 – R20
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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 (Viking). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Viking (53%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Viking WinTech first tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Viking
WinTech
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#3
#11
Average position
10.6
20.8
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
59

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Viking WinTech
98%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Viking WinTech
95%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Viking WinTech
100%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
91%
Viking WinTech
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Viking WinTech
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
86%
Viking WinTech
78%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Viking WinTech
91%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Viking WinTech
93%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Viking WinTech
81%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Viking WinTech
93%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
97%
Viking WinTech
96%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Viking WinTech
84%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
96%
Viking WinTech
92%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
97%
Viking WinTech
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
92%
Viking WinTech
96%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
92%
Viking WinTech
96%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Viking WinTech
98%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Viking WinTech
98%

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