Segment
1. Michelin Alpin A4 Premium2. Barum Polaris 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Barum Polaris 3
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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 A4 and Barum Polaris 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2016 185/65 R15 test, where both the Alpin A4 and the Polaris 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 3 also have C wet ratings.
| # | Michelin Alpin A4
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R13 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 3 10.6
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 3 Exemplary2. Michelin Alpin A4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Alpin A4 Recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 1 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin A4 Rating: - | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,4 | 2,4 | 3,5 | 1 | 2,5 |
| Barum Polaris 3 Rating: - | 3,4 | 2,2 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 3,6 | 1,5 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 415 | 144 | 136 | 144 | |||
| Michelin Alpin A4 Rating: Highly recommended | 367 | 114 | 124 | 129 | |||
| Barum Polaris 3 Rating: - | 346 | 95 | 116 | 135 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Michelin Alpin A4 Rating: - | 2 | 2- | 1 | 1- | |||
| Barum Polaris 3 Rating: Exemplary | 2- | 2 | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36,8 | 27,7 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin A4 | 39,7 | 27,9 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 3 | 40,8 | 28,6 | |||||
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