Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/60 R17 among 43 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
50 633 Ft
in 225/60 R17
Choose your size
Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
1
Widthin millimetres
2
ProfileAspect ratio (%)
3
Rim diameterin inches
4
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.
5
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 (1)
Your size 225/60 R17 103V XL EAN: 4024063006539 SAP: 15414930000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 50 633 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006539
Current prices for size 225/60 R17.
1
In stock
50 633 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
51 677 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
51 746 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
53 972 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
56 755 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 225/60 R17 among 43 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (11.–31.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 45 of 52
88 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 48 of 52
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 31 of 44
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 21 of 47
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 30 of 57
54 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 41 of 57
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 48
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 8 of 47
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 3 of 48
7 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 48
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 11 of 46
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 27 of 29
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 22 of 48
47 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 46
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 12 of 39
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 34 of 46
75 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 42 of 45
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 13 of 28
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 88 % Noise and comfort 75 % Weakness
Dry worse than 93 % 🏆 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 225/60 R17
Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,5 50 633 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 76 336 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 53 326 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 67 150 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 82 517 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 56 892 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 869 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 51 920 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 64 456 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 57 085 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 50 200 Ft better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 633 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 386 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 719 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 74 249 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 55 014 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 38 464 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 44 236 Ft 
Toyo Observe EWS1 6.1 45 886 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 194 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 76 336 Ft +25 703 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 76 336 Ft +25 703 Ft rank in the group of 20 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 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 (20)
- 1. 9.8 76 336 Ft +25 703 Ft
- 2. 9.1 53 326 Ft +2 693 Ft
- 2. 9.1 67 150 Ft +16 517 Ft
- 4. 9.0 82 517 Ft +31 884 Ft
- 5. 8.6 56 892 Ft +6 259 Ft
- 6. 8.3 46 869 Ft −3 764 Ft
- 7. 8.1 51 920 Ft +1 287 Ft
- 8. 7.8 64 456 Ft +13 823 Ft
- 9. 7.7 57 085 Ft +6 452 Ft
- 10. 7.6 50 200 Ft −433 Ft
- 11. 7.5 50 633 Ft
- 12. 7.4 45 386 Ft −5 247 Ft
- 12. 7.4 40 719 Ft −9 914 Ft
- 12. 7.4 74 249 Ft +23 616 Ft
- 15. 7.3 55 014 Ft +4 381 Ft
- 16. 6.9 38 464 Ft −12 169 Ft
- 17. 6.8 44 236 Ft −6 397 Ft
- 18. 6.1 45 886 Ft −4 747 Ft
- 19. 5.7 27 194 Ft −23 439 Ft
- 20. 5.0
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 225/60 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15414930000
EAN4024063006539
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 →
Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+
7.4
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 50 633 Ft
Reference tyre
Semperit
SPEED-GRIP 5
7.8
from 64 456 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 225/60 R17.
Current lowest
50 633,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 512,00 Ft
Highest for the period
50 717,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.