Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 49 available 
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
32 917 Ft
in 195/55 R16
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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 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4024063006652 SAP: 15414840000
BARUM POLARIS 6
C C B Price from 32 917 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006652
Current prices for size 195/55 R16.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2026
32 917 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 7 days
37 485 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 3 days
37 719 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 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–30.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 47 of 58
82 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 54 of 58
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 32 of 50
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 18 of 49
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 39 of 65
62 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 49 of 65
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 53
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 15 of 50
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 8 of 53
16 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 53
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 18 of 49
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 40 of 42
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 18 of 52
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 51
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 46
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 41 of 52
80 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 51 of 52
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 82 % Noise and comfort 80 % Weakness
Dry worse than 84 % 🏆 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
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 195/55 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 32 917 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 47 084 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 43 766 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 48 275 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 33 734 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 47 984 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 785 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 34 240 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 30 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.1 41 822 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 35 013 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 36 510 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 36 699 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 36 314 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 598 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 374 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 202 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 34 978 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 917 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 34 235 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 27 197 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 516 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 679 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 42 900 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 31 601 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 489 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 616 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 28 934 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 30 047 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 090 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 31 798 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 026 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 853 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 32 041 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 254 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 278 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +7 361 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +14 167 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +7 361 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +14 167 Ft rank in the group of 35 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 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
- 1. 9.8 47 084 Ft +14 167 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 766 Ft +10 849 Ft
- 3. 9.0 48 275 Ft +15 358 Ft
- 4. 8.6 33 734 Ft +816 Ft
- 5. 8.4 47 984 Ft +15 067 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 785 Ft +867 Ft
- 6. 8.3 34 240 Ft +1 323 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 851 Ft −2 066 Ft
- 9. 8.1 41 822 Ft +8 905 Ft
- 9. 8.1 35 013 Ft +2 096 Ft
- 11. 8.0 36 510 Ft +3 593 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 699 Ft +3 782 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 314 Ft +3 397 Ft
- 12. 7.8 37 598 Ft +4 681 Ft
- 15. 7.7 34 374 Ft +1 457 Ft
- 16. 7.6 32 202 Ft −716 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 978 Ft +2 061 Ft
- 18. 7.5 32 917 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 235 Ft +1 318 Ft
- 19. 7.4 27 197 Ft −5 720 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 516 Ft +1 599 Ft
- 22. 7.3 33 679 Ft +762 Ft
- 23. 7.1 42 900 Ft +9 983 Ft
- 24. 6.9 31 601 Ft −1 316 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 489 Ft −428 Ft
- 26. 6.8 27 616 Ft −5 301 Ft
- 26. 6.8 28 934 Ft −3 983 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 047 Ft −2 870 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 090 Ft −3 827 Ft
- 30. 6.6 31 798 Ft −1 119 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 026 Ft +109 Ft
- 31. 6.4 28 853 Ft −4 064 Ft
- 33. 6.1 32 041 Ft −876 Ft
- 34. 5.7 21 254 Ft −11 663 Ft
- 35. 5.2 40 278 Ft +7 361 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 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15414840000
EAN4024063006652
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 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 32 917 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 38 787 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 195/55 R16.
Current lowest
32 917,13 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 131,79 Ft
Highest for the period
33 113,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.