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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
13
21
19
Best position
#9
#1
#5
Average position
15.2
1.7
10.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
76
133
101

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
50%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
42%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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