Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 875 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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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 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 4024063006775 SAP: 15415130000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 39 875 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006775
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock
39 875 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
40 389 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
40 389 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
39 303 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
43 561 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 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (15.–36.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 48 of 57
85 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 52 of 57
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 30 of 47
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 18 of 51
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 38 of 66
59 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 48 of 66
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 53
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 12 of 52
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 53
10 −2,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 53
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 13 of 50
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 36
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 19 of 53
37 −1,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 31 of 53
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 45
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 40 of 53
76 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 50 of 52
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 11 of 33
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 85 % Noise and comfort 76 % Weakness
Dry worse than 90 % 🏆 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 225/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 39 875 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 646 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +21 038 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +22 899 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +21 038 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +22 899 Ft rank in the group of 30 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 (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +22 899 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft +6 915 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft +11 306 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +18 762 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 646 Ft +13 771 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft +10 693 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +65 753 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft +200 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft +12 887 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft +8 534 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft +1 948 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft +12 258 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft +11 455 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft +2 912 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft +9 423 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft +7 388 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft +5 161 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft −3 865 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft +2 764 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft +7 327 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft +2 249 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft −1 651 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft −4 097 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft +2 683 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft +5 910 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −9 979 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft +641 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +21 038 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 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415130000
EAN4024063006775
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
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 39 875 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 41 824 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 R18.
Current lowest
39 875,46 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 087,00 Ft
Highest for the period
39 875,46 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.