Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium2. Barum Polaris 6 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Barum Polaris 6
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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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Polaris 6 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 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.
| # | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Barum Polaris 6 Good
Snow
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1– | 1 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 1– | 1 | |||
| Barum Polaris 6 Rating: Good | 3 | 2– | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.1 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 33.2 | 27.8 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 6 | 35.1 | 28.2 | |||||
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