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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 6 and Michelin ALPIN 7, the rating is the same - 83%. Important for this comparison is also the Autozurnal 2025 215/65 R17 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
98
62

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
92%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
86%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin ALPIN 7
94%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 6
99%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
98%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Economy
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozurnalAutozurnal
Winter
2025215/65 R17View

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