Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (78%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Cinturato Winter were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation.