Segment
1. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Lowcost2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 vs. Barum Polaris 5
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) 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 (61%) than Fulda (42%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 24% of the Fulda Kristall Montero 3. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Montero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Kristall Montero 3 and the Polaris 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Fulda Kristall Montero 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.
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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. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Sufficient
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient2. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Sufficient
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Rating: Sufficient | dostatečné | 3,7 | 3,6 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,9 | 1,5 |
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Sufficient | dostatečné | 3,2 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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