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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
lowcost
Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Speed-Grip 5

78%
R14 - R21
68 Sizes
12 Tests
Best: #3
Worst: #19
Avg: 9.3
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good
premium
Michelin ALPIN 6

ALPIN 6

63%
R15 - R20
42 Sizes
31 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 4.4
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: -

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
54%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
68%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Best: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (94.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
50%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
65%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Best: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (97.0%)
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Best in category: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.0%)
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
69%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (91.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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