Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/50 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
36 885 Ft
in 205/50 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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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 205/50 R17 93V XL EAN: 4024063006942 SAP: 15414990000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
D C B Price from 36 885 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006942
Current prices for size 205/50 R17.
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In stock
36 885 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
36 889 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
37 295 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
37 432 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
38 283 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 205/50 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–33.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 49 of 61
81 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 57 of 61
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 54
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 54
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 41 of 69
61 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 53 of 69
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 57
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 16 of 55
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 56
10 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 56
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 52
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 40 of 42
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 22 of 55
41 −1,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 55
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 11 of 50
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 44 of 56
79 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 53 of 55
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 17 of 38
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 79 % 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 205/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 36 885 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 891 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 989 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 56 295 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 43 624 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 918 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 700 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 43 228 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 182 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 565 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 627 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 49 651 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 40 706 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 188 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 931 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 885 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 295 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 496 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 50 087 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 43 970 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 44 094 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 168 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 39 035 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 7.1 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 35 390 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 44 190 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 185 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 587 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 31 779 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 38 581 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 33 546 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 28 021 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 21 941 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 34 764 Ft 
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 5.2 47 055 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +10 170 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +17 006 Ft
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +10 170 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +17 006 Ft rank in the group of 34 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 53 891 Ft +17 006 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 989 Ft +13 104 Ft
- 3. 9.0 56 295 Ft +19 410 Ft
- 4. 8.6 43 624 Ft +6 739 Ft
- 5. 8.4 56 918 Ft +20 033 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 700 Ft +5 815 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 228 Ft +6 343 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 182 Ft −703 Ft
- 9. 8.1 42 565 Ft +5 680 Ft
- 10. 7.8 42 627 Ft +5 742 Ft
- 10. 7.8 49 651 Ft +12 766 Ft
- 12. 7.7 40 706 Ft +3 821 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 188 Ft +2 303 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 931 Ft +3 046 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 885 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 295 Ft +5 410 Ft
- 16. 7.4 31 496 Ft −5 389 Ft
- 16. 7.4 50 087 Ft +13 202 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 970 Ft +7 085 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 094 Ft +7 209 Ft
- 20. 7.3 40 168 Ft +3 283 Ft
- 20. 7.3 39 035 Ft +2 150 Ft
- 23. 7.1
- 24. 6.9 35 390 Ft −1 495 Ft
- 24. 6.9 44 190 Ft +7 305 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 185 Ft −4 700 Ft
- 27. 6.7 37 587 Ft +702 Ft
- 28. 6.4 31 779 Ft −5 106 Ft
- 29. 6.1 38 581 Ft +1 696 Ft
- 30. 5.9 33 546 Ft −3 339 Ft
- 31. 5.8 28 021 Ft −8 864 Ft
- 32. 5.7 21 941 Ft −14 944 Ft
- 33. 5.6 34 764 Ft −2 121 Ft
- 34. 5.2 47 055 Ft +10 170 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 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15414990000
EAN4024063006942
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D 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 31 496 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 36 885 Ft
Reference tyre
Falken
EUROWINTER HS01
7.3
from 44 094 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 205/50 R17.
Current lowest
36 885,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 279,66 Ft
Highest for the period
36 888,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.