Comparison: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 vs. Barum Polaris 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Barum (78%). But when it comes to comparing Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2015 185/60 R15 test, where both the ContiWinterContact TS 850 and the Polaris 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 3 also have C wet ratings.