Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 989 Ft
in 225/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 4024063006751 SAP: 15414960000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 39 989 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006751
Current prices for size 225/55 R17.
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In stock
39 989 Ft
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In stock
39 989 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
42 098 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
40 976 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 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (15.–35.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 55 of 66
84 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 61 of 65
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 55
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 22 of 55
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 45 of 73
63 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 55 of 72
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 60
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 16 of 56
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 7 of 58
13 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 7 of 58
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 14 of 53
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 41 of 43
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 24 of 60
41 −1,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 58
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 12 of 51
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 46 of 58
80 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 54 of 56
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 15 of 37
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 80 % Weakness
Dry worse than 87 % 🏆 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 225/55 R17
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 39 989 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 60 187 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 191 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 58 511 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 45 921 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 60 688 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 688 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 776 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 925 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 758 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 613 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 43 421 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 429 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 516 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 989 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 44 414 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 410 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 364 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 180 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 44 483 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 199 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 923 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 101 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 39 468 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 46 162 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 44 425 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 301 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 973 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 940 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 37 977 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 017 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −6 972 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +20 198 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −6 972 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +20 198 Ft rank in the group of 31 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
💡 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 (31)
- 1. 9.8 60 187 Ft +20 198 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 191 Ft +12 202 Ft
- 3. 9.0 58 511 Ft +18 522 Ft
- 4. 8.6 45 921 Ft +5 932 Ft
- 5. 8.4 60 688 Ft +20 699 Ft
- 6. 8.3 39 236 Ft −753 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 688 Ft +1 699 Ft
- 6. 8.3 44 776 Ft +4 787 Ft
- 9. 8.1 46 925 Ft +6 936 Ft
- 10. 7.8 47 758 Ft +7 769 Ft
- 10. 7.8 44 613 Ft +4 624 Ft
- 10. 7.8 43 421 Ft +3 432 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 429 Ft +5 440 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 516 Ft +4 527 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 989 Ft
- 16. 7.4 44 414 Ft +4 425 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 410 Ft +5 421 Ft
- 16. 7.4 34 364 Ft −5 625 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 180 Ft +3 191 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 483 Ft +4 494 Ft
- 21. 7.1 54 199 Ft +14 210 Ft
- 22. 6.9 34 923 Ft −5 066 Ft
- 23. 6.8 35 101 Ft −4 888 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 468 Ft −521 Ft
- 25. 6.1 46 162 Ft +6 173 Ft
- 26. 5.9 44 425 Ft +4 436 Ft
- 27. 5.8 32 301 Ft −7 688 Ft
- 28. 5.7 27 973 Ft −12 016 Ft
- 29. 5.6 36 940 Ft −3 048 Ft
- 30. 5.2 37 977 Ft −2 012 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 017 Ft −6 972 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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15414960000
EAN4024063006751
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 →
Debica
FRIGO HP 2
6.7
from 39 468 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 39 989 Ft
Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 34 364 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 R17.
Current lowest
39 988,97 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 838,91 Ft
Highest for the period
40 069,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.