Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R17 among 54 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
32 496 Ft
in 225/45 R17
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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 (2)
Your size 225/45 R17 91H EAN: 4024063006997 SAP: 15415040000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 32 496 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 4024063007000 SAP: 15415050000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 33 850 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006997
Current prices for size 225/45 R17.
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In stock
32 496 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
32 878 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
34 381 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
34 789 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
35 389 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 225/45 R17 among 54 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–35.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 55 of 66
84 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 60 of 65
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 38 of 56
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 57
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 50 of 77
66 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 59 of 76
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 15 of 62
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 17 of 58
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 8 of 60
14 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 60
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 15 of 55
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 43 of 45
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 22 of 61
37 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 35 of 60
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 12 of 52
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 49 of 61
81 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 57 of 59
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 16 of 38
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 84 % Noise and comfort 81 % Weakness
Dry worse than 86 % 🏆 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
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 225/45 R17
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 32 496 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 424 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 43 038 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 673 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 025 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 39 196 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 44 574 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 38 384 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 34 589 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 35 629 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 653 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 39 389 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 41 097 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 39 651 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 37 347 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 37 415 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 496 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 45 208 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 36 772 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 39 376 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 29 698 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 36 036 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 42 849 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 213 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 67 156 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 274 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 30 997 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 35 488 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 34 514 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 45 125 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 266 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 25 316 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 33 773 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft +1 277 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +20 928 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft +1 277 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +20 928 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 53 424 Ft +20 928 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 038 Ft +10 541 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 673 Ft +13 177 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 025 Ft +22 529 Ft
- 5. 8.6 39 196 Ft +6 699 Ft
- 6. 8.4 44 574 Ft +12 078 Ft
- 7. 8.3 38 384 Ft +5 888 Ft
- 7. 8.3 34 589 Ft +2 092 Ft
- 7. 8.3 35 629 Ft +3 132 Ft
- 10. 8.1 38 653 Ft +6 157 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 389 Ft +6 893 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 097 Ft +8 601 Ft
- 13. 7.7 39 651 Ft +7 154 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 347 Ft +4 851 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 415 Ft +4 919 Ft
- 16. 7.5 32 496 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 208 Ft +12 712 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 772 Ft +4 276 Ft
- 17. 7.4 39 376 Ft +6 880 Ft
- 17. 7.4 29 698 Ft −2 799 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 036 Ft +3 540 Ft
- 17. 7.4 42 849 Ft +10 352 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 213 Ft +7 717 Ft
- 24. 7.1 67 156 Ft +34 660 Ft
- 25. 6.9 31 274 Ft −1 223 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 997 Ft −1 499 Ft
- 27. 6.7 35 488 Ft +2 991 Ft
- 28. 6.1 34 514 Ft +2 017 Ft
- 29. 5.9 45 125 Ft +12 629 Ft
- 30. 5.8 29 266 Ft −3 230 Ft
- 31. 5.7 25 316 Ft −7 180 Ft
- 32. 5.2 33 773 Ft +1 277 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 225/45 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15415040000
EAN4024063006997
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
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 29 698 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 32 496 Ft
Reference tyre
Debica
FRIGO HP 2
6.7
from 40 415 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 225/45 R17.
Current lowest
32 496,27 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 418,58 Ft
Highest for the period
32 549,85 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.