Comparison: Kleber KRISALP HP3 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 has a better rating of 80% compared to 72% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Kleber KRISALP HP3 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the KRISALP HP3 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.