Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Montero 3
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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 Germany (Fulda). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 29% of the Fulda Kristall Montero 3. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Kristall Montero 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (91%) of the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 also have C wet ratings.
| # | Barum Polaris 5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R13 - R16 | |
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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. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Sufficient
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient2. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Sufficient | 3,2 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
| Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Rating: Sufficient | 3,7 | 3,6 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,9 | 1,5 |
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