Comparison: Matador MP92 Sibir Snow vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Matador (50%). The first tyre test of Matador MP92 Sibir Snow was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the MP92 Sibir Snow and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Matador MP92 Sibir Snow dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.