Comparison: Debica Frigo HP2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Debica) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Debica (56%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 56% of the Debica Frigo HP2. The first tyre test of Debica Frigo HP2 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Frigo HP2 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Debica Frigo HP2 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.