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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

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 Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
4.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
99
158

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 6
83%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry performance
Barum Polaris 6
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
62%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%

Dimensions and prices

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