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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

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 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
10
7
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
2.0
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
118

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%

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