Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 789 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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.
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Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 4024063006676 SAP: 15414940000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 39 789 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006676
Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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In stock
39 789 Ft
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In stock
39 789 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
40 772 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
40 383 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
41 480 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 205/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (14.–32.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 45 of 55
83 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 51 of 55
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 29 of 46
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 18 of 47
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 38 of 64
61 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 48 of 64
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 49
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 13 of 48
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 48
9 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 48
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 12 of 46
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 37
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 17 of 48
36 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 28 of 48
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 7 of 43
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 37 of 49
77 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 46 of 48
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 32
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 83 % Noise and comfort 77 % 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 205/55 R17
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 39 789 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −10 666 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +21 782 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −10 666 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +21 782 Ft rank in the group of 29 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 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 (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +21 782 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +8 817 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +16 721 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +29 159 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft +7 958 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +20 207 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft +2 633 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft +5 795 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft −543 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft +2 309 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft +7 967 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft +7 100 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft +6 324 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft +4 788 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft +200 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +22 139 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −5 489 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft +1 120 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft −1 346 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −5 282 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +8 373 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −5 617 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +11 022 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft +6 466 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft −228 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft +7 651 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −16 210 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −10 666 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 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15414940000
EAN4024063006676
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.
Compare →
Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 34 300 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 39 789 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 419 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 205/55 R17.
Current lowest
39 788,83 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 942,00 Ft
Highest for the period
39 868,88 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.