Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 43 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
50 601 Ft
in 235/50 R18
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Which sizes it's made in
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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 (1)
Your size 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 4024063008168 SAP: 15415530000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 50 601 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063008168
Current prices for size 235/50 R18.
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In stock
50 601 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
52 995 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
53 613 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
54 273 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
55 357 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 235/50 R18 among 43 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–29.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 39 of 50
79 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 45 of 50
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 28 of 44
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 18 of 44
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 28 of 53
55 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 38 of 53
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 45
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 11 of 44
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 45
10 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 45
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 9 of 43
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 28 of 30
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 20 of 45
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 27 of 44
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 40
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 32 of 44
74 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 40 of 43
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 14 of 32
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 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 235/50 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 50 601 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 63 329 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 74 865 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 77 197 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 59 600 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 63 403 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 47 682 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 60 405 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 57 498 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 55 677 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 60 763 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 59 867 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 52 922 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 601 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 268 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 57 027 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 746 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44 346 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 47 724 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 72 331 Ft 
Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 45 571 Ft 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 48 064 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 43 129 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 47 276 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 50 516 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 51 486 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 204 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.5 38 928 Ft 4,5 Median 7,4 9,1
4.5 weakest in the group Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −11 673 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +12 728 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −11 673 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +12 728 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 9,1
💡 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 (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +12 728 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +24 265 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +26 596 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +8 999 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +12 803 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft −2 918 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +9 804 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +6 897 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft +5 076 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +10 163 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +9 266 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft +2 321 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft +1 668 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +6 426 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft +145 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft −6 255 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft −2 877 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +21 730 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft −5 029 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft −2 536 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft −7 471 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft −3 325 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft −85 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft +885 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −16 397 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −11 673 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415530000
EAN4024063008168
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 50 601 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 60 405 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 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
50 600,61 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 479,96 Ft
Highest for the period
50 681,89 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.