Barum Basic POLARIS 6
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
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.
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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B Price from 46 783 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 235/55 R17.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Polaris 6 evaluated
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (16.–30.) 
Snow 79 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 53 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 26 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – what it consists of Ice (1)
Economy 74 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 76 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 235/55 R17
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 67 809 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 404 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 991 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 69 292 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 49 803 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 53 714 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 51 671 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 64 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 42 147 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 54 632 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 49 538 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 53 980 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 51 983 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 46 783 Ft This tyre 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 154 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 46 125 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 42 391 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 50 158 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 39 138 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 44 952 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 46 501 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 43 250 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 39 877 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 810 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 32 488 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 38 534 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 36 613 Ft Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 36 613 Ft −10 170 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 67 809 Ft +21 026 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.7 67 809 Ft +21 026 Ft
- 2. 9.1 55 404 Ft +8 621 Ft
- 2. 9.1 61 991 Ft +15 208 Ft
- 4. 8.9 69 292 Ft +22 509 Ft
- 5. 8.7 49 803 Ft +3 020 Ft
- 6. 8.6 53 714 Ft +6 931 Ft
- 6. 8.6 51 671 Ft +4 888 Ft
- 8. 8.5 64 993 Ft +18 210 Ft
- 9. 8.4 42 147 Ft −4 636 Ft
- 10. 8.3 54 632 Ft +7 849 Ft
- 11. 8.1 49 538 Ft +2 755 Ft
- 12. 7.9 53 980 Ft +7 197 Ft
- 13. 7.8 51 983 Ft +5 200 Ft
- 14. 7.7 46 783 Ft
- 15. 7.6 44 154 Ft −2 629 Ft
- 15. 7.6 46 125 Ft −658 Ft
- 17. 7.5 42 391 Ft −4 392 Ft
- 18. 7.4 50 158 Ft +3 375 Ft
- 18. 7.4 39 138 Ft −7 645 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 952 Ft −1 831 Ft
- 20. 7.3 46 501 Ft −282 Ft
- 22. 6.6 43 250 Ft −3 533 Ft
- 22. 6.6 39 877 Ft −6 906 Ft
- 24. 6.1 36 810 Ft −9 973 Ft
- 25. 5.6 32 488 Ft −14 295 Ft
- 26. 5.3 38 534 Ft −8 249 Ft
- 26. 5.3 36 613 Ft −10 170 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 235/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,4 vs 7,7).
Technical information
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.
B C B (72 dB) 
3PMSF Áno Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R17.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
This year I decided to replace my original Michelin CrossClimates in the front axel, since the CCs started to crack at the edges, as many have reported. I also wanted a more winter biased tyre, since I live in a Nordic country. I chose BP 6 after reading many reviews and because they seemed to have a good price/performance ratio. I haven't had a chance to drive a lot, so I can't give a very detailed analyses. My first impressions are pretty good. There is more grip on snow and ice compared to CC. However the tyre is softer than CC, but also wierdly bouncier. Since I drive a rear driven car, I don't feel comfortable inflating fronts more, than rears, but this is something I am considering in order to make the tyre more drivable.
Just purchased a new set in Europe, Serbia, DOT 2025, and was driving on them for about 50 km through the city, on the highway and the local road. Temperature was around 9 degrees C and the road was dry. Wanted to give you my first impressions right away, but I will update the review after I am able to use them on the snow and more severe weather with lower temperatures.
First, first impression, after coming from 10 year old Michelin Alpine A4 is, these tyres are wobbly. Like, a lot.
That is pretty much the only issue, everything else seems pretty much fenomenal. Price, fenomenal. Noise is virtually non existent, I didn't know this was even possible. Feeling on the strait road or a highway is posh, they transformed my rough Mazda 3 suspension into a smooth sale. Rolling resistance is by my subjective feeling, really low. Although extremely soft tyre by the touch, sharp cornering was surprisingly precise and there were no issues there.
If there was no that annoying bounciness, I would looove my new tyre, but there is this constant feeling that I might be missing a level of sportiness that Michelin offered, with their firmer ride. I just don't have the same degree of confidence with this balloony feeling under my legs. I just hope that some of this awkward feeling will go away on lower temperatures , where it might be possible that this compound becomes a little bit stiffer. Also, of you have slimmer sidewalls on your wheel size, you might not have this issue at all.
I chose the Barum Polaris 6 for its affordability. My car is a Mercedes W204 C180 Kompressor. I haven't had a chance to test it on snow and ice yet, but it's an incredibly quiet and comfortable tire. I wasn't disappointed. I recommend it.
Really good tire amazed with it honestly
Very Good Tyre ive been driving for 3 months now no problem at all