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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
10
13
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
4.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
123

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%

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