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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Barum Polaris 6

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
Barum Polaris 6Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 6

8.3
R14 – R20
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Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
21
24
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
2.7
7.0
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
133
302
98

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Barum Polaris 6
89%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Barum Polaris 6
85%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Snow performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Barum Polaris 6
79%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Barum Polaris 6
75%
Wet performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Barum Polaris 6
64%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Barum Polaris 6
77%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Barum Polaris 6
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Interior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
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Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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