Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 55 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
36 634 Ft
in 225/50 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 225/50 R17 98H XL EAN: 4024063007017 SAP: 15415010000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
B C B Price from 36 634 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4024063007024 SAP: 15415020000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
B C B Price from 38 472 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063007017
Current prices for size 225/50 R17.
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In stock
36 634 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
37 915 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
38 426 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
38 720 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
39 953 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 225/50 R17 among 55 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (17.–38.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 52 of 64
82 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 58 of 63
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 55
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 20 of 57
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 72
61 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 51 of 71
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 13 of 60
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 16 of 58
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 58
9 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 58
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 55
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 42 of 44
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 22 of 59
38 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 59
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 11 of 51
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 46 of 60
78 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 56 of 58
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 15 of 40
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 82 % Noise and comfort 78 % Weakness
Dry worse than 91 % 🏆 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 225/50 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 36 634 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 87 502 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 46 063 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 383 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 491 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 228 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 212 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 914 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 37 719 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 39 581 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 41 066 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 47 977 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 107 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 880 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 239 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 634 Ft This tyre 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 41 712 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 43 539 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 41 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 33 593 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 46 209 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 37 351 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 45 941 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 085 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 33 024 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 940 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 246 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 38 788 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 41 768 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 36 233 Ft 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 35 091 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 810 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 581 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP 5.6 36 723 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 36 229 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −405 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +50 868 Ft
Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −405 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +50 868 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
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 87 502 Ft +50 868 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 063 Ft +9 429 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 383 Ft +15 749 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 491 Ft +18 857 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 228 Ft +7 594 Ft
- 6. 8.4 56 212 Ft +19 578 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 914 Ft +5 280 Ft
- 7. 8.3 37 719 Ft +1 085 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 581 Ft +2 947 Ft
- 10. 8.1 41 066 Ft +4 432 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 977 Ft +11 343 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 107 Ft +5 473 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 880 Ft +9 246 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 239 Ft +1 605 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 634 Ft
- 15. 7.5 41 712 Ft +5 078 Ft
- 17. 7.4 43 539 Ft +6 905 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 499 Ft +4 865 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 593 Ft −3 041 Ft
- 17. 7.4 46 209 Ft +9 575 Ft
- 17. 7.4 37 351 Ft +717 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 941 Ft +9 307 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 085 Ft +3 451 Ft
- 24. 6.9 33 024 Ft −3 610 Ft
- 24. 6.9 47 940 Ft +11 306 Ft
- 26. 6.8 33 246 Ft −3 388 Ft
- 27. 6.7 38 788 Ft +2 154 Ft
- 28. 6.6 41 768 Ft +5 134 Ft
- 29. 6.1 36 233 Ft −401 Ft
- 30. 5.9 35 091 Ft −1 543 Ft
- 31. 5.8 34 810 Ft −1 824 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 581 Ft −13 053 Ft
- 33. 5.6 36 723 Ft +89 Ft
- 34. 5.2 36 229 Ft −405 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 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15415010000
EAN4024063007017
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 33 593 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 36 634 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 50 939 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 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
36 634,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 546,00 Ft
Highest for the period
38 433,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.