Barum Basic POLARIS 5
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
47 342 Ft
in 235/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4024063000797 SAP: 15413670000
BARUM POLARIS 5 FR
D C B Price from 47 342 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063000797
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
47 342 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
50 640 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
51 135 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
47 133 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
51 467 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Barum POLARIS 5 evaluated
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 28 of 60
48 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 21 of 60
44 +1,1 %
snow traction
beats 25 of 54
53 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 36 of 53
75 +1,6 %
Wet beats 34 of 69
50 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 35 of 69
62 +2,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 56
18 −1,2 %
wet handling
beats 11 of 54
17 ≈ average
Dry beats 18 of 56
33 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 11 of 56
17 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 30 of 51
67 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 14 of 41
30 −4,3 %
ice traction
beats 2 of 9
28 −1,9 %
Economy beats 46 of 55
85 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 54 of 55
100 +12,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 32 of 49
64 +1,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 18 of 55
34 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 11 of 54
11 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 19 of 37
50 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 85 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Barum POLARIS 5 stands in size 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 47 342 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft This tyre 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −13 424 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +7 280 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −13 424 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +7 280 Ft rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft +7 280 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft +6 660 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +14 456 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +29 044 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft +6 959 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft +8 277 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft +13 702 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft −972 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft +8 905 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft +3 189 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +16 726 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft +5 336 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft +6 269 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft −967 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft +5 202 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft −3 834 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft −8 733 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft +4 199 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft +973 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft +4 891 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft −7 465 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft +7 308 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft −9 473 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft −2 743 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −17 804 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft +97 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft +315 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −13 424 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Barum POLARIS 5 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15413670000
EAN4024063000797
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 5
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 38 609 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 5
7.3
from 47 342 Ft
Reference tyre
Cooper
DISCOVERER WINTER
7.3
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 3×
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0× Average placement 12,3
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
47 341,79 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 330,87 Ft
Highest for the period
47 341,79 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.