Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7
Table of contents:
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%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. 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 7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.672. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good2. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
