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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Riken Suv Snow (2026)

Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
VS
Riken Suv Snow
RikenRiken

Suv Snow

R16 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 (Riken). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Riken (26%). Important for this comparison is also the Autozurnal 2025 215/65 R17 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the Suv Snow were tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Riken
Suv Snow
Number of tests
3
—
Best position
#2
—
Average position
7.0
—
Latest test
2025
—
Available sizes
106
—

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Barum
Polaris 6
Riken Suv Snow
82%
Riken
Suv Snow
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Riken Suv Snow
80%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
95%
Riken Suv Snow
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Riken Suv Snow
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
86%
Riken Suv Snow
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
95%
Riken Suv Snow
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Barum
Polaris 6
Riken Suv Snow
84%
Riken
Suv Snow
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Riken Suv Snow
85%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Riken Suv Snow
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
99%
Barum
Polaris 6
Riken Suv Snow
91%
Riken
Suv Snow
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Riken Suv Snow
92%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Riken Suv Snow
88%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
98%
Riken Suv Snow
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Barum
Polaris 6
Riken Suv Snow
88%
Riken
Suv Snow
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Riken Suv Snow
88%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Barum
Polaris 6
Riken Suv Snow
93%
Riken
Suv Snow
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Riken Suv Snow
93%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozurnalAutozurnal
Winter
2025215/65 R17View

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