Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    2026 test data · 15 independent tests

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    Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 6 and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appear in 15 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 6 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Polaris 6 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Barum Polaris 6's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricBarum Polaris 6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    SegmentTouring WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used312
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.66.8
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score91.892.8

    Tire Lab Score

    91.8
    Excellent · Winter
    92.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBarum Polaris 6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.7
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    Tie
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.6
    1
    Avg rank 6.7
    41
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 7.8
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 9.6
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.7 for the Barum Polaris 6.

    ☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 7.5 and 7.5.

    ❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.1 for the Barum Polaris 6.

    🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Barum Polaris 6.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 8.6 for the Barum Polaris 6.

    📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 13.0 for the Barum Polaris 6.

    🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 13.0 for the Barum Polaris 6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 6 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks higher on average than the Barum Polaris 6.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus ranks better than the Barum Polaris 6.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Barum Polaris 6.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Barum Polaris 6 appears in 3 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in 12.

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