Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Sava Eskimo S3+ Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Sava Eskimo S3+
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Sava winter tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 46% of the Sava Eskimo S3+. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Sava Eskimo S3+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Sava Eskimo S3+ also have C wet ratings.
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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
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ 12.22. Barum Polaris 5 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Sava Eskimo S3+ Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ Conditionally recommended2. Barum Polaris 5 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
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ 100%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Sava Eskimo S3+ 68 dB2. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB