Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Barum Polaris 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) 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 Tristar (0%). But when it comes to comparing Tristar Snowpower HP and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Tristar Snowpower HP was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Barum Polaris 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Snowpower HP and the Polaris 3 were tested.