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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
76
1

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Wanli SW611
94%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Wanli SW611
98%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Wanli SW611
92%
Safety
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Wanli SW611
92%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Wanli SW611
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Wanli SW611
55%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Wanli SW611
67%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Wanli SW611
30%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Wanli SW611
92%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
98%
Wanli SW611
98%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Wanli SW611
84%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Wanli SW611
95%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Wanli SW611
100%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 5
89%
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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