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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Barum Polaris 5 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
7
13
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
2.0
15.2
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
118
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Barum Polaris 5
89%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
94%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Barum Polaris 5
97%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Barum Polaris 5
98%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Barum Polaris 5
92%
Interior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Barum Polaris 5
98%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Barum Polaris 5
100%

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