Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 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
26 146 Ft
in 205/55 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 (4)
Your size 205/55 R16 91T EAN: 4024063006706 SAP: 15414850000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 26 146 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 4024063006690 SAP: 15414860000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 26 346 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 4024063006713 SAP: 15414870000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 28 057 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 4024063006522 SAP: 15414880000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 31 146 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (14.–34.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 56 of 67
84 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 62 of 67
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 38 of 56
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 57
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 51 of 79
66 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 61 of 79
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 14 of 62
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 16 of 59
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 8 of 61
14 −1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 61
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 17 of 55
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 44 of 46
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 23 of 62
38 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 36 of 59
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 13 of 54
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 48 of 59
82 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 56 of 58
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 14 of 35
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 84 % Noise and comfort 82 % Weakness
Dry worse than 86 % 🏆 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 26 146 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 480 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 991 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 26 146 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +14 028 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +13 026 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +14 028 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +13 026 Ft rank in the group of 37 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 (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft +13 026 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft +8 712 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +16 416 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft +1 903 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +23 008 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft +3 422 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft +3 847 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft +2 245 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft +5 320 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft +4 334 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft +5 124 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft +1 554 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft +2 957 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft +3 643 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft +1 845 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft +1 103 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft +5 484 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft +6 353 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −790 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft +9 081 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft +2 913 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft +2 348 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +14 080 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +27 961 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft +1 059 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −3 995 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −2 533 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft +3 750 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft +251 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft +4 673 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft +2 161 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft +2 189 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −224 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −4 425 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +14 028 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)T
Product code15414850000
EAN4024063006706
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
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Matador
MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 23 368 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 26 146 Ft
Reference tyre
Barum
POLARIS 5
7.3
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 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
26 146,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
23 512,27 Ft
Highest for the period
26 146,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.