The Barum Polaris 5 tires offer significant benefits in terms of resource efficiency, low particulate emissions, lightweight design, and overall economy, including very low rolling resistance that positively impacts fuel consumption. However, their performance on dry pavement is compromised, with inadequate handling and only average braking, leading to a tendency for the vehicle to deviate from its intended path. In wet conditions, both handling and braking performances are subpar, and while they show good resistance to straight aquaplaning, their performance in cornering aquaplaning is lacking. Additionally, in winter conditions, these tires exhibit relatively weak grip.

Low fuel consumption and wear. Good on snow. Weaknesses on ice, wet and dry roads.

Well-balanced performance in most of the disciplines. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.

The budget Barum Polaris 5 (another Continental subsidiary) scored the fifteenth line of the tournament bracket.
Pros: inexpensive winter profile offering good snow performance, long mileage, low rolling resistance.
Cons: limited safety margin in terms of aquaplaning resistance; increased stopping distance on dry and wet pavement alike.

Good performance on ice and snow. Low fuel consumption. Poor dry performance. Poor wet performance.

Pros: Well-balanced handling response on snow and dry pavement, good hydroplaning resistance.
Cons: Increased braking distance on wet pavement, moderate expected mileage, increased rolling resistance.