Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) 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 Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 68% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.