Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
45 120 Ft
in 245/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 4024063006584 SAP: 15415150000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
B C B Price from 45 120 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006584
Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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In stock
45 120 Ft
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In stock
45 120 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
45 465 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
45 690 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
48 285 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 245/45 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 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 55 of 60
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 35 of 54
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 20 of 53
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 38 of 69
57 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 50 of 69
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 13 of 56
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 14 of 55
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 55
10 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 55
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 11 of 52
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 39 of 41
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 21 of 55
39 −1,4 %
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 43 of 56
78 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 53 of 55
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 14 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 % Noise and comfort 78 % 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 245/45 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 45 120 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 51 768 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 977 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 260 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 72 057 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 50 935 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 990 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 45 352 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 525 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 330 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 60 386 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 55 623 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 081 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 49 134 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 45 120 Ft This tyre 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 153 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 926 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 251 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 449 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 53 768 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 40 917 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 175 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 487 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 47 591 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 52 774 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 172 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 33 872 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 009 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −11 111 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +6 648 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −11 111 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +6 648 Ft rank in the group of 28 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 (28)
- 1. 9.1 51 768 Ft +6 648 Ft
- 1. 9.1 55 977 Ft +10 857 Ft
- 1. 9.1 62 260 Ft +17 140 Ft
- 4. 9.0 72 057 Ft +26 937 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 935 Ft +5 815 Ft
- 5. 8.6 61 990 Ft +16 870 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 352 Ft +232 Ft
- 7. 8.3 49 525 Ft +4 405 Ft
- 9. 8.1 48 330 Ft +3 210 Ft
- 10. 7.8 60 386 Ft +15 266 Ft
- 10. 7.8 46 106 Ft +986 Ft
- 12. 7.7 55 623 Ft +10 504 Ft
- 13. 7.6 47 081 Ft +1 961 Ft
- 13. 7.6 49 134 Ft +4 014 Ft
- 15. 7.5 45 120 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 153 Ft +1 033 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 926 Ft +2 806 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 251 Ft −4 869 Ft
- 16. 7.4 52 449 Ft +7 329 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 768 Ft +8 648 Ft
- 21. 6.9 40 917 Ft −4 203 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 175 Ft +11 055 Ft
- 23. 6.8 38 487 Ft −6 633 Ft
- 24. 6.7 47 591 Ft +2 471 Ft
- 25. 6.4 52 774 Ft +7 654 Ft
- 26. 6.1 47 172 Ft +2 052 Ft
- 27. 5.8 33 872 Ft −11 248 Ft
- 28. 5.0 34 009 Ft −11 111 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415150000
EAN4024063006584
EU energy label B C B (72 dB)
B 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 40 251 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 45 120 Ft
Reference tyre
Austone
SP-901
6.0
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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
45 119,96 Ft
Lowest for the period
45 012,00 Ft
Highest for the period
45 194,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.