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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit VAN-GRIP 2 (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Semperit VAN-GRIP 2
SemperitSemperit

VAN-GRIP 2

R14 – R16
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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 Austria (Semperit). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Semperit (75%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to when was the Semperit VAN-GRIP 2 first tested. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit
VAN-GRIP 2
Number of tests
13
—
Best position
#9
—
Average position
15.2
—
Latest test
2024
—
Available sizes
76
19

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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