Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

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 (91%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 49% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.