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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Wanli SW611 (2026)

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
VS
Budget
WanliWanli

SW611

R15
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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 (Wanli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Wanli (0%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Wanli SW611 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the SW611 were tested. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Wanli
SW611
Number of tests
13
1
Best position
#9
#16
Average position
15.2
16.0
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
77
1

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.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Wanli SW611
100%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
100%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Wanli SW611
100%
Safety
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Wanli SW611
100%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
67%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
75%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
55%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
93%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
93%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
92%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Wanli SW611
100%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Wanli SW611
100%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Wanli SW611
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View

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