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Comparison: Kleber KRISALP HP3 vs. Barum Polaris 5

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.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
73%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
64%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Wet Handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
67%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
69%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kleber KRISALP HP3
80%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
70%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
70%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Dry Handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
69%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Snow Performance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
82%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
88%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Snow Traction
Kleber KRISALP HP3
78%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Snow Handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
78%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
82%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Kleber KRISALP HP3
76%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kleber KRISALP HP3
66%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
63%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Mileage
Kleber KRISALP HP3
69%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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