Barum Basic POLARIS 6
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
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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.
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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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/45 R17.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Polaris 6 evaluated
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Snow 78 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 59 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 29 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – what it consists of Ice (1)
Economy 73 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 78 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 215/45 R17
Compared with 25 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 60 771 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 6 8.7 73 334 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 320 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 48 464 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 66 006 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 45 663 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 004 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 297 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 934 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 48 672 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 41 717 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 40 355 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 522 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 48 031 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 069 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 44 964 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 664 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 33 198 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 6.8 39 239 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 48 756 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 36 005 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 36 252 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 24 544 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 103 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.0 31 231 Ft Goodride SW608 XL 31 231 Ft −10 486 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 60 771 Ft +19 054 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (25)
- 1. 9.1 60 771 Ft +19 054 Ft
- 2. 8.7 73 334 Ft +31 617 Ft
- 3. 8.6 51 320 Ft +9 603 Ft
- 3. 8.6 48 464 Ft +6 747 Ft
- 5. 8.5 66 006 Ft +24 289 Ft
- 6. 8.4 45 663 Ft +3 946 Ft
- 7. 8.3 44 004 Ft +2 287 Ft
- 8. 8.1 42 297 Ft +580 Ft
- 9. 7.9 54 934 Ft +13 217 Ft
- 10. 7.8 48 672 Ft +6 955 Ft
- 11. 7.7 41 717 Ft
- 11. 7.7 40 355 Ft −1 362 Ft
- 13. 7.6 40 522 Ft −1 195 Ft
- 14. 7.5 48 031 Ft +6 314 Ft
- 15. 7.4 34 069 Ft −7 648 Ft
- 15. 7.4 44 964 Ft +3 247 Ft
- 17. 7.3 38 664 Ft −3 053 Ft
- 18. 7.2 33 198 Ft −8 519 Ft
- 19. 6.8 39 239 Ft −2 478 Ft
- 20. 6.6 48 756 Ft +7 039 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 005 Ft −5 712 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 252 Ft −5 465 Ft
- 23. 6.5 24 544 Ft −17 173 Ft
- 24. 6.1 36 103 Ft −5 614 Ft
- 25. 5.0 31 231 Ft −10 486 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Kleber KRISALP HP3 works out cheaper per 100 km.
Technical information
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.
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/45 R17.
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What owners say
This year I decided to replace my original Michelin CrossClimates in the front axel, since the CCs started to crack at the edges, as many have reported. I also wanted a more winter biased tyre, since I live in a Nordic country. I chose BP 6 after reading many reviews and because they seemed to have a good price/performance ratio. I haven't had a chance to drive a lot, so I can't give a very detailed analyses. My first impressions are pretty good. There is more grip on snow and ice compared to CC. However the tyre is softer than CC, but also wierdly bouncier. Since I drive a rear driven car, I don't feel comfortable inflating fronts more, than rears, but this is something I am considering in order to make the tyre more drivable.
Just purchased a new set in Europe, Serbia, DOT 2025, and was driving on them for about 50 km through the city, on the highway and the local road. Temperature was around 9 degrees C and the road was dry. Wanted to give you my first impressions right away, but I will update the review after I am able to use them on the snow and more severe weather with lower temperatures.
First, first impression, after coming from 10 year old Michelin Alpine A4 is, these tyres are wobbly. Like, a lot.
That is pretty much the only issue, everything else seems pretty much fenomenal. Price, fenomenal. Noise is virtually non existent, I didn't know this was even possible. Feeling on the strait road or a highway is posh, they transformed my rough Mazda 3 suspension into a smooth sale. Rolling resistance is by my subjective feeling, really low. Although extremely soft tyre by the touch, sharp cornering was surprisingly precise and there were no issues there.
If there was no that annoying bounciness, I would looove my new tyre, but there is this constant feeling that I might be missing a level of sportiness that Michelin offered, with their firmer ride. I just don't have the same degree of confidence with this balloony feeling under my legs. I just hope that some of this awkward feeling will go away on lower temperatures , where it might be possible that this compound becomes a little bit stiffer. Also, of you have slimmer sidewalls on your wheel size, you might not have this issue at all.
I chose the Barum Polaris 6 for its affordability. My car is a Mercedes W204 C180 Kompressor. I haven't had a chance to test it on snow and ice yet, but it's an incredibly quiet and comfortable tire. I wasn't disappointed. I recommend it.
Really good tire amazed with it honestly
Very Good Tyre ive been driving for 3 months now no problem at all