In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (77%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 has a better rating of 77% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Kleber KRISALP HP3 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the KRISALP HP3 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 4 tests
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
Kleber KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
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