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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Nokian WR D4 vs. Barum Polaris 3

Mutual tests overview

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

General comparison
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Michelin Alpin 5

Alpin 5

R15 - R21
39 Sizes
17 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #17
Avg: 5.9
Latest: 2018
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory
upper-middle
Nokian WR D4

WR D4

R13 - R20
47 Sizes
26 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #14
Avg: 6.0
Latest: 2019
Best rating: Highly recommended
Worst rating: Satisfactory
lowcost
Barum Polaris 3

Polaris 3

R13 - R18
49 Sizes
10 Tests
Best: #3
Worst: #16
Avg: 10.6
Latest: 2018
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Sufficient

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Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
74%
Nokian
WR D4
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Barum
Polaris 3
Wet Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Nokian WR D4
79%
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (95.0%)
Wet Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Nokian WR D4
73%
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (95.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Best: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (97.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (97.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
82%
Nokian
WR D4
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dry Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Nokian WR D4
87%
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Best: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (92.0%)
Dry Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (92.0%)
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
97%
Nokian
WR D4
Barum Polaris 3
88%
Barum
Polaris 3
Snow Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Barum Polaris 3
75%
Barum
Polaris 3
Noise Exterior
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Nokian WR D4
89%
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (97.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (93.0%)
Economy
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
90%
Nokian
WR D4
Barum Polaris 3
76%
Barum
Polaris 3
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
79%
Barum Polaris 3
68%

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