Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/60 R16 among 55 available 
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
28 479 Ft
in 205/60 R16
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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 205/60 R16 96H XL EAN: 4024063006874 SAP: 15414810000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 28 479 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 205/60 R16 92H EAN: 4024063006867 SAP: 15414800000
BARUM POLARIS 6
B C B Price from 28 592 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006874
Current prices for size 205/60 R16.
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In stock
28 479 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
28 555 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
30 217 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
30 432 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 2 days
30 764 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 205/60 R16 among 55 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (15.–37.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 54 of 66
83 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 60 of 66
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 56
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 57
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 75
59 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 55 of 75
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 14 of 62
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 15 of 58
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 7 of 61
12 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 6 of 61
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 17 of 56
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 43 of 45
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 21 of 61
35 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 33 of 59
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 11 of 54
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 47 of 60
79 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 57 of 59
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 14 of 37
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 79 % Weakness
Dry worse than 88 % 🏆 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 205/60 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 28 479 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 41 960 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 40 088 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 45 919 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 32 336 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 46 878 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 31 215 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 31 243 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 30 801 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 972 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 34 696 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 34 512 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 295 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 29 538 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 30 891 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 30 240 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 31 292 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 28 479 Ft This tyre 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 32 559 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 33 334 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 35 311 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 26 840 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 49 149 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 37 918 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 43 701 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 43 939 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 28 759 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 25 752 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 24 797 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 498 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 33 053 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 087 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 30 966 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 30 357 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 22 753 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 32 083 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 32 083 Ft +3 604 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 41 960 Ft +13 481 Ft
Goodride SW608 32 083 Ft +3 604 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 41 960 Ft +13 481 Ft rank in the group of 35 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 (35)
- 1. 9.8 41 960 Ft +13 481 Ft
- 2. 9.1 40 088 Ft +11 609 Ft
- 3. 9.0 45 919 Ft +17 441 Ft
- 4. 8.6 32 336 Ft +3 857 Ft
- 5. 8.4 46 878 Ft +18 399 Ft
- 6. 8.3 31 215 Ft +2 737 Ft
- 6. 8.3 31 243 Ft +2 764 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 801 Ft +2 323 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 972 Ft +3 493 Ft
- 10. 8.0 34 696 Ft +6 218 Ft
- 11. 7.8 34 512 Ft +6 033 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 295 Ft +12 817 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 538 Ft +1 059 Ft
- 14. 7.7 30 891 Ft +2 413 Ft
- 15. 7.6 30 240 Ft +1 761 Ft
- 15. 7.6 31 292 Ft +2 813 Ft
- 17. 7.5 28 479 Ft
- 17. 7.5 32 559 Ft +4 080 Ft
- 19. 7.4 33 334 Ft +4 855 Ft
- 19. 7.4 35 311 Ft +6 832 Ft
- 19. 7.4 26 840 Ft −1 639 Ft
- 19. 7.4 49 149 Ft +20 670 Ft
- 23. 7.3 37 918 Ft +9 440 Ft
- 23. 7.3 43 701 Ft +15 222 Ft
- 25. 7.1 43 939 Ft +15 461 Ft
- 26. 6.9 28 759 Ft +280 Ft
- 27. 6.8 25 752 Ft −2 727 Ft
- 27. 6.8 24 797 Ft −3 682 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 498 Ft +1 019 Ft
- 30. 6.6 33 053 Ft +4 574 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 087 Ft +4 609 Ft
- 31. 6.4 30 966 Ft +2 488 Ft
- 33. 6.1 30 357 Ft +1 878 Ft
- 34. 5.7 22 753 Ft −5 725 Ft
- 35. 5.2 32 083 Ft +3 604 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 205/60 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15414810000
EAN4024063006874
EU energy label B C B (72 dB)
B 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 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+
7.4
from 27 245 Ft
This tyre
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 28 479 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 34 596 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 205/60 R16.
Current lowest
28 478,81 Ft
Lowest for the period
27 931,64 Ft
Highest for the period
28 813,73 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.