Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

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 (91%) than Barum (78%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 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 ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.