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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Barum Polaris 6

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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Barum Polaris 6 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
5
3
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
4.4
7.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
42
98

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Barum Polaris 6
75%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Barum Polaris 6
74%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Barum Polaris 6
77%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Barum Polaris 6
84%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
58%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Barum Polaris 6
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Barum Polaris 6
94%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin A4
84%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Barum Polaris 6
88%

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