Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 has a better rating of 100% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.