In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Powertrac) 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 Powertrac (1%). But when it comes to comparing Powertrac Snowstar and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Powertrac Snowstar was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Barum Polaris 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Snowstar and the Polaris 3 were tested.