Barum Basic POLARIS 5
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R16 among 49 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
64 998 Ft
in 215/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 215/55 R16 97H XL EAN: 4024063000612 SAP: 15413410000
BARUM POLARIS 5
D C B Price from 64 998 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/55 R16.
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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 215/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 28 of 60
48 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 22 of 60
44 +1,1 %
snow traction
beats 26 of 52
53 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 39 of 52
75 +1,6 %
Wet beats 38 of 67
57 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 40 of 67
62 +2,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 55
18 −1,2 %
wet handling
beats 13 of 53
17 ≈ average
Dry beats 22 of 54
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 11 of 54
17 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 32 of 50
67 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 15 of 44
30 −4,3 %
ice traction
beats 4 of 11
28 −1,9 %
Economy beats 43 of 55
79 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 52 of 53
100 +12,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 33 of 49
64 +1,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 20 of 54
38 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 53
11 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 16 of 34
50 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 79 % 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
Where Barum POLARIS 5 stands in size 215/55 R16
Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 64 998 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 653 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 59 587 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 35 586 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 6 8.6 179 801 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 638 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 278 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 43 819 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 35 437 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 43 110 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 43 056 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 42 770 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 40 866 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 795 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 244 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 563 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 35 180 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 36 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 44 550 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 647 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 663 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 35 477 Ft better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 64 998 Ft This tyre 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 826 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 681 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 43 625 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 915 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 35 133 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 33 988 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 336 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 324 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 569 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 52 629 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 28 698 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 28 698 Ft −36 300 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 52 653 Ft −12 345 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 28 698 Ft −36 300 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 52 653 Ft −12 345 Ft rank in the group of 33 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 20 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
- 1. 9.1 52 653 Ft −12 345 Ft
- 2. 9.0 59 587 Ft −5 411 Ft
- 3. 8.6 35 586 Ft −29 412 Ft
- 3. 8.6 179 801 Ft +114 803 Ft
- 5. 8.4 59 638 Ft −5 360 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 278 Ft −22 720 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 819 Ft −21 179 Ft
- 6. 8.3 35 437 Ft −29 561 Ft
- 9. 8.1 43 110 Ft −21 888 Ft
- 10. 8.0 43 056 Ft −21 942 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 770 Ft −22 228 Ft
- 11. 7.8 40 866 Ft −24 132 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 795 Ft −21 203 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 244 Ft −24 754 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 563 Ft −25 435 Ft
- 16. 7.5 35 180 Ft −29 818 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 236 Ft −28 762 Ft
- 17. 7.4 44 550 Ft −20 448 Ft
- 17. 7.4 31 647 Ft −33 351 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 663 Ft −24 335 Ft
- 17. 7.4 35 477 Ft −29 521 Ft
- 22. 7.3 64 998 Ft
- 22. 7.3 38 826 Ft −26 172 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 681 Ft −32 317 Ft
- 24. 6.9 43 625 Ft −21 374 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 915 Ft −32 083 Ft
- 26. 6.8 35 133 Ft −29 865 Ft
- 28. 6.7 33 988 Ft −31 010 Ft
- 29. 6.6 45 336 Ft −19 662 Ft
- 30. 5.8 29 324 Ft −35 674 Ft
- 31. 5.7 23 569 Ft −41 429 Ft
- 32. 5.6 52 629 Ft −12 369 Ft
- 33. 5.0 28 698 Ft −36 300 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 215/55 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15413410000
EAN4024063000612
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 Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 42 278 Ft
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POLARIS 5
7.3
from 64 998 Ft
Reference tyre
Austone
SP-901
6.0
from 36 479 Ft
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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 215/55 R16.
Current lowest
64 998,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 057,62 Ft
Highest for the period
64 998,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.