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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

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%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 5 and Michelin ALPIN 6, the rating is the same - 63%. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
65%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.5%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best in category: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
66%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Performance spider chart

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