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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.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850
Barum
Polaris 3
Number of tests
7
10
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
2.0
10.6
Latest test
2016
2018
Available sizes
31
67

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.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015185/60 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015185/60 R15View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View

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