Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Barum Polaris 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Barum (73%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin ALPIN 6 and Barum Polaris 5, the rating is the same - 63%. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.
Great news! We found mutual test data
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.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 4 tests
Michelin ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
