Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
41 529 Ft
in 245/40 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.
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Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 4024063006812 SAP: 15415170000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 41 529 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006812
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock
41 529 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 2 days
43 299 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 4 days
45 395 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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (16.–33.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 43 of 55
79 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 50 of 55
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 30 of 49
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 19 of 49
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 36 of 65
56 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 46 of 65
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 8 of 51
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 12 of 49
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 50
11 −2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 50
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 10 of 48
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 34 of 36
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 16 of 50
33 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 28 of 49
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 9 of 42
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 37 of 50
75 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 47 of 49
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 33
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 79 % Noise and comfort 75 % Weakness
Dry worse than 89 % 🏆 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 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 41 529 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −4 820 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +14 956 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −4 820 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +14 956 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +14 956 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft +6 904 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +9 390 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +21 073 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +9 977 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft +6 531 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft +3 753 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft +446 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft +4 435 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +10 625 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +14 923 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +10 287 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft +978 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft +7 454 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft −3 872 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft +6 648 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft −344 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft −4 192 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft +3 749 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft −481 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft −8 717 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft −4 820 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415170000
EAN4024063006812
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.
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Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 37 657 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 41 529 Ft
Reference tyre
Toyo
S954 SNOWPROX
6.4
from 45 278 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 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
41 529,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 533,37 Ft
Highest for the period
42 322,75 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.