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 allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than
Barum (21%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has a better rating of 89% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.
