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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
1.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
133

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

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