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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Dunlop Winter

Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.3
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop
Winter
Number of tests
3
21
2
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
7.0
1.7
1.5
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
99
135
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Dunlop Winter
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Dunlop Winter
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Dunlop Winter
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Dunlop Winter
64%
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Dunlop Winter
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Economy
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Dunlop Winter
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Dunlop Winter
87%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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