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Barum Basic

POLARIS 5

7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R13 among 13 available
tested only in R16, R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
18 999 Ft
in 165/70 R13
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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.

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Your size 165/70 R13 79T EAN: 4024063001169 SAP: 15411990000
BARUM POLARIS 5
Rolling resistanceE Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 18 999 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 165/70 R13 among 13 available
tested only in R16, R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 12 tests
beats 9 of 17
56 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 9 of 17
44 +1,1 %
snow traction 6 tests
beats 10 of 15
53 ≈ average
snow handling 4 tests
beats 10 of 13
75 +1,6 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 12 tests
beats 16 of 21
79 +5,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 16 of 21
62 +2,7 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 4 of 16
18 −1,2 %
wet handling 4 tests
beats 5 of 14
17 ≈ average
Dry from 10 measurements · 6 tests
beats 8 of 16
53 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 2 of 16
17 −1,7 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 9 of 13
67 ≈ average
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 3 of 11
30 −4,3 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 1 of 4
28 −1,9 %
Economy from 12 measurements · 6 tests
beats 13 of 16
84 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 6 tests
beats 14 of 15
100 +12,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 7 of 11
64 +1,9 %
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 6 tests
beats 6 of 14
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 1 of 14
11 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 6
50 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 84 % Wet 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
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Barum POLARIS 5 stands in size 165/70 R13

Compared with 8 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

4. rank in the group of 8 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,3
−1,0 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (8)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 25 331 Ft +6 332 Ft
  2. 2. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 23 581 Ft +4 582 Ft
  3. 3. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 18 517 Ft −482 Ft
  4. 4. 7.3 Barum POLARIS 5 This tyre 18 999 Ft
  5. 5. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 18 083 Ft −916 Ft
  6. 6. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 22 071 Ft +3 072 Ft
  7. 7. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 24 215 Ft +5 216 Ft
  8. 8. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 36 956 Ft +17 957 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 165/70 R13
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter13″
Load index (LI)79
Speed index (SI)T
Product code15411990000
EAN4024063001169
EU energy label Rolling resistanceE Wet gripC NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 5
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,3
2024
16. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2023
9. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres
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12. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 165/70 R13.

Current lowest
18 999,00 Ft
↘ 6,97 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
18 954,00 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
20 423,00 Ft
3.11.2026
20 423,00 18 954,00 18 999,00 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 20 423,00 Ft 5.11.2026: 18 954,00 Ft 5.11.2026: 18 962,00 Ft 6.11.2026: 18 999,00 Ft 8.11.2026: 18 999,00 Ft

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