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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

R13 – R17
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Nexen (47%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 first tested. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2
Number of tests
13
7
Best position
#9
#6
Average position
15.2
14.0
Latest test
2024
2018
Available sizes
76
64

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Safety
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
64%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
87%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
91%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
88%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
98%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
93%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
95%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
90%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
100%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
80%

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