Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
43 508 Ft
in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4024063006799 SAP: 15415140000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 43 508 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006799
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock
43 508 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
43 792 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
44 971 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
45 821 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
47 064 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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (16.–35.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 48 of 60
81 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 55 of 60
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 54
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 19 of 53
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 40 of 69
59 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 49 of 69
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 13 of 56
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 14 of 54
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 6 of 56
12 −2,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 56
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 51
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 39 of 41
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 19 of 55
35 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 31 of 55
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 49
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 40 of 55
74 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 52 of 54
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 13 of 37
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 81 % Weakness
Dry worse than 88 % 🏆 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 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 43 508 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −9 590 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +11 113 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −9 590 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +11 113 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft +11 113 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft +10 494 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +18 290 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +32 877 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft +10 793 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft +12 110 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft +17 536 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft +2 862 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft +12 739 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft +7 023 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +20 560 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft +9 170 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft +10 103 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft +2 867 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft +9 036 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft −4 899 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft +8 032 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft +4 807 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft +8 725 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft +3 834 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft −3 631 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft +11 141 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft −5 639 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft +1 091 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −13 970 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft +3 930 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft +4 149 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −9 590 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415140000
EAN4024063006799
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+
7.4
from 38 609 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 43 508 Ft
Reference tyre
Cooper
DISCOVERER WINTER
7.3
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 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
43 508,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
43 404,00 Ft
Highest for the period
43 569,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.