Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 5 and Debica Frigo 2 appear in 13 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Barum Polaris 5 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Debica Frigo 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Barum Polaris 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Debica Frigo 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Barum Polaris 5 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 5 | Debica Frigo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.4 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 5
Debica Frigo 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 5 | Debica Frigo 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.4 11 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Debica Frigo 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Avg rank 7.0 | Debica Frigo 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Debica Frigo 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Debica Frigo 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.4 1 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Debica Frigo 2 |
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Debica Frigo 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 14.4 for the Barum Polaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Debica Frigo 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Debica Frigo 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Debica Frigo 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to no data for the Debica Frigo 2.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Debica Frigo 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 5 vs Debica Frigo 2
The Debica Frigo 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 15.2 for the Barum Polaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 5 or Debica Frigo 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Debica Frigo 2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Polaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Debica Frigo 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Polaris 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Polaris 5 ranks better than the Debica Frigo 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Debica Frigo 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Debica Frigo 2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →