Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R16 among 39 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
39 370 Ft
in 225/55 R16
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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.
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Your size 225/55 R16 99H XL EAN: 4024063007932 SAP: 15415420000
BARUM POLARIS 6
C C B Price from 39 370 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063007932
Current prices for size 225/55 R16.
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In stock
39 370 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
39 832 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
46 589 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
36 734 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
37 748 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 225/55 R16 among 39 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (10.–24.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 38 of 48
80 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 44 of 48
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 24 of 39
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 18 of 42
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 38 of 55
70 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 44 of 55
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 42
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 16 of 42
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 42
11 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 6 of 42
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 41
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 29 of 31
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 17 of 41
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 22 of 40
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 37
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 35 of 41
87 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 39 of 40
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 27
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 87 % Snow 80 % Weakness
Dry worse than 89 % 🏆 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 225/55 R16
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 39 370 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 54 973 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 60 606 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 49 552 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 46 754 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 894 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 450 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 318 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 45 637 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 45 495 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 430 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 265 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 370 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 46 732 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 653 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 51 749 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 33 628 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 39 813 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 339 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 41 232 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 322 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 34 003 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 923 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 46 893 Ft 
Toyo SNOWPROX S954 FSL 6.4 40 018 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 26 651 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 34 751 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +15 603 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +15 603 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
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 54 973 Ft +15 603 Ft
- 2. 9.0 60 606 Ft +21 235 Ft
- 3. 8.6 49 552 Ft +10 182 Ft
- 4. 8.3 46 754 Ft +7 384 Ft
- 4. 8.3 49 894 Ft +10 524 Ft
- 4. 8.3 41 450 Ft +2 080 Ft
- 7. 8.1 42 318 Ft +2 948 Ft
- 8. 8.0 45 637 Ft +6 267 Ft
- 9. 7.8 45 495 Ft +6 124 Ft
- 10. 7.7 46 430 Ft +7 060 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 265 Ft +4 894 Ft
- 12. 7.5 39 370 Ft
- 12. 7.5 46 732 Ft +7 362 Ft
- 14. 7.4 42 653 Ft +3 283 Ft
- 14. 7.4 51 749 Ft +12 378 Ft
- 14. 7.4 33 628 Ft −5 742 Ft
- 14. 7.4 39 813 Ft +443 Ft
- 14. 7.4 45 339 Ft +5 969 Ft
- 19. 7.3 41 232 Ft +1 861 Ft
- 20. 6.9 32 322 Ft −7 048 Ft
- 21. 6.8 34 003 Ft −5 367 Ft
- 21. 6.8 33 923 Ft −5 447 Ft
- 23. 6.6 46 893 Ft +7 523 Ft
- 24. 6.4 40 018 Ft +647 Ft
- 25. 5.7 26 651 Ft −12 719 Ft
- 26. 5.2 34 751 Ft −4 619 Ft
- 27. 5.0
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 225/55 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15415420000
EAN4024063007932
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.
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Laufenn
LW31 i FIT+
7.4
from 36 900 Ft
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POLARIS 6
7.5
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Reference tyre
Austone
SP-901
6.0
from 38 743 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 225/55 R16.
Current lowest
39 370,34 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 734,00 Ft
Highest for the period
39 370,34 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.