Barum Basic POLARIS 6
7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/65 R17 among 43 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
43 251 Ft
in 215/65 R17
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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 (3)
Your size 215/65 R17 99H EAN: 4024063014114 SAP: 15416480000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
C C B Price from 43 251 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 215/65 R17 99V EAN: 4024063006980 SAP: 15414910000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
B C B Price from 44 188 Ft M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 215/65 R17 103H XL EAN: 4024063006973 SAP: 15414900000
BARUM POLARIS 6, FR
B C B Price from 44 389 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4024063014114
Current prices for size 215/65 R17.
1
In stock
43 251 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
50 185 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
52 129 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
44 309 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
45 599 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 215/65 R17 among 43 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (12.–32.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 41 of 49
85 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 44 of 49
95 +4,8 %
snow traction
beats 30 of 43
75 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 20 of 45
37 ≈ average
Wet beats 23 of 52
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 36 of 52
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning
beats 7 of 46
20 −2,2 %
wet handling
beats 7 of 46
22 ≈ average
Dry beats 2 of 46
5 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 46
7 −2,6 %
dry handling
beats 8 of 45
29 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 31 of 33
98 +7,3 %
Economy beats 17 of 45
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 45
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 9 of 39
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 46
73 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 44 of 46
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 11 of 30
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 85 % Weakness
Dry worse than 95 % 🏆 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
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 215/65 R17
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 43 251 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 58 628 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 495 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 65 782 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 51 100 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 65 735 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 114 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 48 503 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 070 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 48 843 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 47 493 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 196 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 471 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 251 Ft This tyre 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 44 214 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 47 636 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 48 473 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 73 843 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 51 022 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 36 627 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 36 576 Ft 
Hankook W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 6.6 47 899 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 43 299 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 161 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 28 679 Ft 5,7 Median 7,6 9,8
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −14 572 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +15 377 Ft
Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −14 572 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +15 377 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.8 58 628 Ft +15 377 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 495 Ft +13 244 Ft
- 3. 9.0 65 782 Ft +22 531 Ft
- 4. 8.6 51 100 Ft +7 849 Ft
- 5. 8.4 65 735 Ft +22 484 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 114 Ft −2 137 Ft
- 6. 8.3 48 503 Ft +5 251 Ft
- 8. 8.1 48 070 Ft +4 818 Ft
- 9. 7.8 48 843 Ft +5 592 Ft
- 10. 7.7 47 493 Ft +4 242 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 196 Ft +945 Ft
- 11. 7.6 47 471 Ft +4 220 Ft
- 13. 7.5 43 251 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 214 Ft +963 Ft
- 15. 7.3 47 636 Ft +4 385 Ft
- 15. 7.3 48 473 Ft +5 222 Ft
- 17. 7.1 73 843 Ft +30 592 Ft
- 18. 6.9 51 022 Ft +7 771 Ft
- 18. 6.9 36 627 Ft −6 624 Ft
- 20. 6.8 36 576 Ft −6 675 Ft
- 21. 6.6 47 899 Ft +4 648 Ft
- 22. 6.1 43 299 Ft +48 Ft
- 23. 5.8 35 161 Ft −8 090 Ft
- 24. 5.7 28 679 Ft −14 572 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 215/65 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15416480000
EAN4024063014114
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
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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Nexen
WINGUARD Sport 3
7.5
This tyre
Compare → Barum
POLARIS 6
7.5
from 43 251 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 48 503 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 215/65 R17.
Current lowest
43 251,12 Ft
Lowest for the period
43 148,25 Ft
Highest for the period
44 714,16 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.