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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

CrossClimate 2

9.1
R15 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
13
24
24
Best position
#9
#1
#1
Average position
15.2
2.7
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
76
151
302

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%

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