Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport: 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appear in 7 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 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 Barum Polaris 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Barum Polaris 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 6 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.8 | 79.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 6
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 6 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 12.1 11 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 8.6 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 20.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 15.5 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 12.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.6 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.4 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Barum Polaris 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 15.5 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 6 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 13.0 for the Barum Polaris 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 6 or GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Barum Polaris 6 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Barum Polaris 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Polaris 6 ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 6 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 6 appears in 3 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport in 4, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →