Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R17 among 53 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 796 Ft
in 215/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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Load capacityLI index
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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 215/55 R17 98V XL EAN: 4024063006966 SAP: 15414950000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 39 796 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006966
Current prices for size 215/55 R17.
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In stock
39 796 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
40 189 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
41 377 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
40 778 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
42 092 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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (14.–35.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 52 of 63
83 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 59 of 63
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 35 of 54
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 55
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 45 of 74
62 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 56 of 74
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 11 of 58
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 14 of 56
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 6 of 57
11 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 57
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 53
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 39 of 41
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 21 of 56
38 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 33 of 56
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 10 of 51
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 46 of 57
82 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 54 of 56
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 15 of 36
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 82 % 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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 215/55 R17
Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 39 796 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 63 280 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 57 635 Ft 
Hankook W340 Winter i*cept evo 4 9.1 77 099 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 64 356 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 483 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 561 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 795 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 085 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 090 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 44 570 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 623 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 45 164 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 959 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 779 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 40 640 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 42 675 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 796 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 53 684 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 47 483 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 41 189 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 35 729 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 58 264 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 41 194 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 63 398 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 458 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 956 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 970 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 40 319 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 50 990 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 806 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 31 156 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 387 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 34 942 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −4 855 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +23 484 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −4 855 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +23 484 Ft rank in the group of 33 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
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
- 1. 9.8 63 280 Ft +23 484 Ft
- 2. 9.1 57 635 Ft +17 839 Ft
- 2. 9.1 77 099 Ft +37 303 Ft
- 4. 9.0 64 356 Ft +24 560 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 483 Ft +4 687 Ft
- 6. 8.4 57 561 Ft +17 765 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 795 Ft +2 999 Ft
- 7. 8.3 40 085 Ft +289 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 090 Ft +1 293 Ft
- 10. 8.1 44 570 Ft +4 774 Ft
- 11. 7.8 44 623 Ft +4 827 Ft
- 11. 7.8 45 164 Ft +5 368 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 959 Ft +4 163 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 779 Ft +983 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 640 Ft +844 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 675 Ft +2 878 Ft
- 17. 7.5 39 796 Ft
- 18. 7.4 53 684 Ft +13 888 Ft
- 18. 7.4 47 483 Ft +7 687 Ft
- 18. 7.4 41 189 Ft +1 393 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 729 Ft −4 067 Ft
- 22. 7.3 58 264 Ft +18 468 Ft
- 23. 7.1 41 194 Ft +1 398 Ft
- 23. 7.1 63 398 Ft +23 602 Ft
- 25. 6.9 34 458 Ft −5 338 Ft
- 25. 6.9 47 956 Ft +8 160 Ft
- 27. 6.8 34 970 Ft −4 826 Ft
- 28. 6.7 40 319 Ft +523 Ft
- 29. 6.6 50 990 Ft +11 194 Ft
- 30. 6.1 40 806 Ft +1 010 Ft
- 31. 5.8 31 156 Ft −8 640 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 387 Ft −16 409 Ft
- 33. 5.2 34 942 Ft −4 855 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 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15414950000
EAN4024063006966
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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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 41 090 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 39 796 Ft
Reference tyre
Austone
SP-901
6.0
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 215/55 R17.
Current lowest
39 796,10 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 094,70 Ft
Highest for the period
39 796,10 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.