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1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Laufenn I FIT Plus
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (52%) than Laufenn (48%). In this particular case, the Laufenn I FIT Plus has a better rating of 76% compared to 72% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Laufenn I FIT Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the I FIT Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Barum Polaris 5 | Laufenn I FIT Plus | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | ||
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Laufenn I FIT Plus Conditionally recommended2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Price/value
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,6 | 31,0 | |||||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus | 35,1 | 30,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2 | 3+ | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus | 35,2 | 28,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,2 | 24,9 | |||||
| Laufenn I FIT Plus | 36,2 | 24,8 | |||||
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