Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
36 641 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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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 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 4024063006881 SAP: 15415160000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 36 641 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006881
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock
36 641 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 2 days
36 793 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 4 days
38 531 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Barum POLARIS 6 evaluated
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,5 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (15.–36.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 51 of 63
82 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 58 of 63
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 54
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 22 of 57
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 72
61 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 54 of 72
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 59
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 15 of 58
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 58
9 −2,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 58
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 16 of 54
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 39 of 40
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 23 of 58
41 −1,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 57
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 11 of 49
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 44 of 58
77 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 55 of 57
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 34
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 82 % Noise and comfort 77 % Weakness
Dry worse than 91 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI
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 6 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 36 641 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −6 302 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +16 104 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −6 302 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +16 104 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +16 104 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft +5 716 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +7 551 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +8 919 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft +6 532 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft +5 426 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +20 834 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft +127 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft +3 543 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft +3 090 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft +6 690 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft +4 465 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +7 355 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft +1 965 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft +6 682 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft −3 532 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +8 932 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft +5 541 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft +4 737 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft +3 769 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −5 447 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft −5 263 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft +1 067 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −6 642 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft −4 253 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft +1 003 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −7 040 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft −368 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft −2 891 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −6 302 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Barum POLARIS 6 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 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415160000
EAN4024063006881
EU energy label C C B (72 dB)
C C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 6
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 6.
Compare →
Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+ XL
7.4
from 36 017 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 36 641 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 40 184 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 3×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 9,3
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
36 640,77 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 553,14 Ft
Highest for the period
36 700,46 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.