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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
3
24
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
106
356

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
65%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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