Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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 Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% 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 Sport 4 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.