Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
44 745 Ft
in 235/55 R18
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Which sizes it's made in
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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.
Tyre variants (2)
Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 4024063006560 SAP: 15415100000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 44 745 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 235/55 R18 104V XL EAN: 4024063006577 SAP: 15415110000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 52 625 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006560
Current prices for size 235/55 R18.
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In stock
44 745 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
44 985 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
46 411 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
45 824 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
48 431 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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–32.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 45 of 56
81 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 50 of 56
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 51
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 24 of 50
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 33 of 61
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 43 of 61
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 54
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 7 of 51
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 53
8 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 5 of 53
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 9 of 47
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 31 of 33
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 25 of 52
49 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 49
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 13 of 40
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 39 of 51
77 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 47 of 50
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 30
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 81 % Noise and comfort 77 % Weakness
Dry worse than 92 % 🏆 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 235/55 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 44 745 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 59 223 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 65 785 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 689 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 61 199 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 74 083 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 54 585 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 821 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 54 999 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 59 589 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 60 937 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 51 455 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 44 745 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 53 129 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 42 360 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 48 875 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 56 031 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 58 977 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 112 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 41 302 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 80 899 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 51 020 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 977 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 39 026 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 38 202 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft −6 543 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +14 478 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft −6 543 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +14 478 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 59 223 Ft +14 478 Ft
- 1. 9.1 65 785 Ft +21 040 Ft
- 3. 9.0 68 689 Ft +23 944 Ft
- 4. 8.6 61 199 Ft +16 454 Ft
- 4. 8.6 74 083 Ft +29 338 Ft
- 6. 8.3 54 585 Ft +9 840 Ft
- 6. 8.3 56 821 Ft +12 076 Ft
- 8. 8.1 54 999 Ft +10 254 Ft
- 9. 7.8 59 589 Ft +14 844 Ft
- 10. 7.7 60 937 Ft +16 192 Ft
- 11. 7.6 51 455 Ft +6 710 Ft
- 12. 7.5 44 745 Ft
- 13. 7.4 53 129 Ft +8 384 Ft
- 13. 7.4 42 360 Ft −2 385 Ft
- 13. 7.4 48 875 Ft +4 130 Ft
- 13. 7.4 56 031 Ft +11 286 Ft
- 17. 7.3 58 977 Ft +14 232 Ft
- 18. 6.9 46 112 Ft +1 367 Ft
- 19. 6.8 41 302 Ft −3 443 Ft
- 20. 6.7 80 899 Ft +36 154 Ft
- 21. 6.1 51 020 Ft +6 275 Ft
- 22. 5.8 35 977 Ft −8 768 Ft
- 23. 5.6 39 026 Ft −5 719 Ft
- 24. 5.0 38 202 Ft −6 543 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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15415100000
EAN4024063006560
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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Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+ XL
7.4
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 44 745 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 56 821 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 235/55 R18.
Current lowest
44 745,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
44 638,00 Ft
Highest for the period
44 819,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.