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

Mutual tests overview

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

General comparison
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter Sport 5

86%
R14 - R21
83 Sizes
48 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #16
Avg: 4.9
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good
premium
Michelin ALPIN 6

ALPIN 6

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.0%)
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Barum Polaris 5
48%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Best: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (87.0%)
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Best in category: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (85.5%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
67%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
66%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (93.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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