Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Semperit Master-Grip 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 43% of the Semperit Master-Grip 2. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 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 (100%) of the Semperit Master-Grip 2 also have C wet ratings.
| # | Barum Polaris 5 | Semperit Master-Grip 2 | 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. Semperit Master-Grip 2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Semperit Master-Grip 2 Sufficient2. 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
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB