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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Mutual tests overview

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

General comparison
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Michelin ALPIN 6

ALPIN 6

63%
R15 - R20
42 Sizes
31 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 4.4
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: -
lowcost
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
lowcost
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2

64%
R15 - R19
36 Sizes
25 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #23
Avg: 12.4
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory

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
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.0%)
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
52%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Barum Polaris 5
48%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
58%
Best: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (87.0%)
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Best in category: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (85.5%)
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
67%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
66%
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (93.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Barum Polaris 5
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Dimensions and prices

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