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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 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 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
13
21
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
15.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
76
133

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Ice

Ice
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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