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Standard
Barum Basic

POLARIS 6

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/65 R17 among 9 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
47 779 Ft
in 205/65 R17
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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 205/65 R17 100H XL EAN: 4024063014077 SAP: 15416450000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 47 779 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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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 205/65 R17 among 9 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 6 tests
beats 9 of 11
86 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 10 of 11
95 +4,8 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 5 of 9
75 +3,3 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 2 of 10
37 ≈ average
Wet from 18 measurements · 6 tests
beats 3 of 11
32 −2,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 6 of 11
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 1 of 10
20 −2,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 1 of 10
22 ≈ average
Dry from 7 measurements · 4 tests
beats 0 of 10
5 −3,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 0 of 10
7 −2,6 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 1 of 10
29 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 6 of 7
98 +7,3 %
Economy from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 2 of 10
25 −4,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 3 of 10
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 1 of 9
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests
beats 4 of 10
45 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 8 of 10
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 2 of 8
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 86 %
Weakness
Wet worse than 68 % Dry worse than 95 % Economy worse than 75 %
🏆 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
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 205/65 R17

Compared with 8 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

7. rank in the group of 8 compared
−0,9 below the group median group median 8,4
−1,6 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 (8)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 77 573 Ft +29 794 Ft
  2. 1. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 60 578 Ft +12 799 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 54 905 Ft +7 126 Ft
  4. 4. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 66 445 Ft +18 666 Ft
  5. 5. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 48 978 Ft +1 199 Ft
  6. 6. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 better and cheaper 45 389 Ft −2 390 Ft
  7. 7. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 SUV XL 41 542 Ft −6 237 Ft
  8. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 This tyre 47 779 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/65 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15416450000
EAN4024063014077
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 9,3
2026
10. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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7. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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11. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/65 R17.

Current lowest
47 778,67 Ft
↘ 2,87 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
47 664,37 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
49 188,37 Ft
3.11.2026
49 188,37 47 664,37 47 778,67 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 49 188,37 Ft 3.11.2026: 47 862,49 Ft 4.11.2026: 47 843,44 Ft 5.11.2026: 47 664,37 Ft 6.11.2026: 47 683,42 Ft 7.11.2026: 47 778,67 Ft 8.11.2026: 47 778,67 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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