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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fortune FSR901 (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Fortune FSR901Budget
FortuneFortune

FSR901

R14 – R21
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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 (Fortune). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Fortune (0%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Fortune FSR901 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the FSR901 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Fortune FSR901 has E rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Fortune
FSR901
Number of tests
13
1
Best position
#9
#22
Average position
15.2
22.0
Latest test
2024
2020
Available sizes
76
89

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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