Barum Basic POLARIS 5
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/60 R18 among 39 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
60 413 Ft
in 235/60 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
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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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.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 235/60 R18 107V XL EAN: 4024063000834 SAP: 15411890000
BARUM POLARIS 5 FR
D C B Price from 60 413 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 235/60 R18.
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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 235/60 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (21.–32.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 19 of 47
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 14 of 47
44 +1,1 %
snow traction
beats 17 of 43
53 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 28 of 44
75 +1,6 %
Wet beats 16 of 51
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 21 of 51
62 +2,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 8 of 46
18 −1,2 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 45
17 ≈ average
Dry beats 12 of 45
28 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 6 of 45
17 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 24 of 41
67 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 12 of 27
30 −4,3 %
ice traction
beats 3 of 5
28 −1,9 %
Economy beats 40 of 45
90 +6,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 43 of 44
100 +12,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 33
64 +1,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 17 of 44
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 4 of 43
11 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 16 of 29
50 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 90 % 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 235/60 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 60 413 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 49 839 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 387 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 63 970 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 47 873 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 59 814 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 966 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 48 669 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 56 816 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 51 899 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 841 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 50 484 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 47 429 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 49 013 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 39 999 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 961 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 46 812 Ft better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 60 413 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 56 798 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 613 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 42 225 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 42 153 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 42 102 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 57 740 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 36 718 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 36 718 Ft −23 694 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 49 839 Ft −10 574 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 36 718 Ft −23 694 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 49 839 Ft −10 574 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 15 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 49 839 Ft −10 574 Ft
- 1. 9.1 56 387 Ft −4 026 Ft
- 3. 9.0 63 970 Ft +3 557 Ft
- 4. 8.6 47 873 Ft −12 540 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 814 Ft −598 Ft
- 6. 8.3 40 966 Ft −19 446 Ft
- 7. 8.1 48 669 Ft −11 744 Ft
- 8. 7.8 56 816 Ft −3 597 Ft
- 8. 7.8 51 899 Ft −8 514 Ft
- 10. 7.7 51 841 Ft −8 572 Ft
- 11. 7.6 50 484 Ft −9 929 Ft
- 12. 7.5 47 429 Ft −12 983 Ft
- 13. 7.4 49 013 Ft −11 400 Ft
- 13. 7.4 39 999 Ft −20 414 Ft
- 13. 7.4 50 961 Ft −9 451 Ft
- 13. 7.4 46 812 Ft −13 600 Ft
- 17. 7.3 60 413 Ft
- 17. 7.3 56 798 Ft −3 615 Ft
- 19. 6.9 48 613 Ft −11 800 Ft
- 19. 6.9 42 225 Ft −18 188 Ft
- 21. 6.8 42 153 Ft −18 260 Ft
- 22. 6.7 42 102 Ft −18 311 Ft
- 23. 6.0 57 740 Ft −2 673 Ft
- 24. 5.0 36 718 Ft −23 694 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 235/60 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)107
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15411890000
EAN4024063000834
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.
Select a tyre to compare with Barum POLARIS 5.
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Apollo
ASPIRE XP WINTER
7.4
from 124 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 5
7.3
from 155 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 187 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 3×
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0× Top 3 
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0× Average placement 12,3
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/60 R18.
Current lowest
60 412,63 Ft
Lowest for the period
60 161,17 Ft
Highest for the period
60 928,25 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.