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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). 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 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Polaris 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.