Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 185/60 R15 among 34 available 
tested in R15 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
22 664 Ft
in 185/60 R15
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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 185/60 R15 88T XL EAN: 4024063008076 SAP: 15415330000
BARUM POLARIS 6
D C B Price from 22 664 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063008076
Current prices for size 185/60 R15.
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In stock
22 664 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
22 664 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
23 857 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
24 021 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 2 days
24 716 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 185/60 R15 among 34 available
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (8.–20.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 37 of 47
80 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 42 of 47
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 29 of 42
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 12 of 34
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 37 of 54
70 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 44 of 54
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 12 of 42
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 11 of 38
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 42
11 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 3 of 42
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 11 of 34
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 36
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 16 of 41
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 25 of 39
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 9 of 34
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 32 of 38
86 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 37 of 38
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 22
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 86 % Snow 80 % 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
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 185/60 R15
Compared with 25 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 22 664 Ft
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 26 295 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 24 006 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 23 544 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 21 655 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 25 793 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 27 551 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 31 426 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 22 271 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 23 486 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 24 367 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 24 054 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 22 664 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 25 292 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 19 950 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 30 466 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 32 521 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 23 191 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 18 659 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 19 971 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 25 696 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 25 157 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 24 832 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 18 355 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 5.6 29 199 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 27 294 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 8,6
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 27 294 Ft +4 630 Ft 8.6 best in the group Dunlop WINTER 26 295 Ft +3 631 Ft
Goodride SW608 27 294 Ft +4 630 Ft 8.6 best in the group Dunlop WINTER 26 295 Ft +3 631 Ft rank in the group of 25 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 8,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (25)
- 1. 8.6 26 295 Ft +3 631 Ft
- 2. 8.3 24 006 Ft +1 342 Ft
- 2. 8.3 23 544 Ft +880 Ft
- 2. 8.3 21 655 Ft −1 009 Ft
- 5. 8.1 25 793 Ft +3 130 Ft
- 6. 8.0 27 551 Ft +4 887 Ft
- 7. 7.8 31 426 Ft +8 763 Ft
- 7. 7.8 22 271 Ft −393 Ft
- 9. 7.7 23 486 Ft +822 Ft
- 10. 7.6 24 367 Ft +1 703 Ft
- 10. 7.6 24 054 Ft +1 390 Ft
- 12. 7.5 22 664 Ft
- 13. 7.4 25 292 Ft +2 628 Ft
- 13. 7.4 19 950 Ft −2 713 Ft
- 13. 7.4 30 466 Ft +7 802 Ft
- 16. 6.9 32 521 Ft +9 857 Ft
- 16. 6.9 23 191 Ft +528 Ft
- 18. 6.8 18 659 Ft −4 005 Ft
- 18. 6.8 19 971 Ft −2 693 Ft
- 18. 6.8 25 696 Ft +3 032 Ft
- 21. 6.4 25 157 Ft +2 494 Ft
- 21. 6.4 24 832 Ft +2 169 Ft
- 23. 5.7 18 355 Ft −4 308 Ft
- 24. 5.6 29 199 Ft +6 535 Ft
- 25. 5.2 27 294 Ft +4 630 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 185/60 R15
Width185 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)88
Speed index (SI)T
Product code15415330000
EAN4024063008076
EU energy label D C B (71 dB)
D C B (71 dB) Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Barum POLARIS 6.
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Nexen
WINGUARD SNOW'G 3
6.8
from 20 087 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
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Reference tyre
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WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2
6.4
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 185/60 R15.
Current lowest
22 663,69 Ft
Lowest for the period
22 580,00 Ft
Highest for the period
23 860,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.