Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/60 R18 among 39 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
47 429 Ft
in 235/60 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 (1)
Your size 235/60 R18 107V XL EAN: 4024063006805 SAP: 15415070000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 47 429 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063006805
Current prices for size 235/60 R18.
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In stock
47 429 Ft
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In stock
52 689 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
53 308 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
49 503 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
50 447 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 235/60 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (13.–31.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 37 of 47
80 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 43 of 47
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 29 of 43
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 16 of 44
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 24 of 51
49 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 35 of 51
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 46
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 5 of 45
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 2 of 45
6 −2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 3 of 45
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 7 of 41
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 25 of 27
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 18 of 45
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 29 of 44
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 8 of 33
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 31 of 44
72 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 39 of 43
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 12 of 29
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 80 % Weakness
Dry worse than 94 % 🏆 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 235/60 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 47 429 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 49 839 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 387 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 63 970 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 47 873 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 59 814 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 966 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 48 669 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 56 816 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 51 899 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 841 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 50 484 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 47 429 Ft This tyre 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 49 013 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 39 999 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 961 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 46 812 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 60 413 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 56 798 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 613 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 42 225 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 42 153 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 42 102 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 57 740 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 36 718 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 36 718 Ft −10 711 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 49 839 Ft +2 409 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 36 718 Ft −10 711 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 49 839 Ft +2 409 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
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 49 839 Ft +2 409 Ft
- 1. 9.1 56 387 Ft +8 957 Ft
- 3. 9.0 63 970 Ft +16 541 Ft
- 4. 8.6 47 873 Ft +443 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 814 Ft +12 385 Ft
- 6. 8.3 40 966 Ft −6 463 Ft
- 7. 8.1 48 669 Ft +1 240 Ft
- 8. 7.8 56 816 Ft +9 386 Ft
- 8. 7.8 51 899 Ft +4 470 Ft
- 10. 7.7 51 841 Ft +4 412 Ft
- 11. 7.6 50 484 Ft +3 054 Ft
- 12. 7.5 47 429 Ft
- 13. 7.4 49 013 Ft +1 584 Ft
- 13. 7.4 39 999 Ft −7 431 Ft
- 13. 7.4 50 961 Ft +3 532 Ft
- 13. 7.4 46 812 Ft −617 Ft
- 17. 7.3 60 413 Ft +12 983 Ft
- 17. 7.3 56 798 Ft +9 368 Ft
- 19. 6.9 48 613 Ft +1 184 Ft
- 19. 6.9 42 225 Ft −5 204 Ft
- 21. 6.8 42 153 Ft −5 277 Ft
- 22. 6.7 42 102 Ft −5 328 Ft
- 23. 6.0 57 740 Ft +10 311 Ft
- 24. 5.0 36 718 Ft −10 711 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 235/60 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)107
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415070000
EAN4024063006805
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
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POLARIS 6
7.5
from 47 429 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
7.8
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 235/60 R18.
Current lowest
47 429,42 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 662,34 Ft
Highest for the period
47 508,16 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.