Barum Basic POLARIS 6
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
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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.
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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B Price from 47 100 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection C C B Price from 47 498 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 225/65 R17.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Polaris 6 evaluated
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (9.–23.) 
Snow 82 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 51 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 29 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – what it consists of Ice (1)
Economy 84 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 76 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 225/65 R17
Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 72 233 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 68 022 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 75 008 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 51 382 Ft 
Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 8.6 54 195 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 44 111 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 48 523 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 63 485 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 555 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 54 906 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 47 100 Ft This tyre 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 45 260 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 186 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 47 859 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 38 688 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 49 659 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 49 679 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 54 126 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 43 909 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 42 621 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 43 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX 6.5 31 091 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 4.6 35 753 Ft Zeetex WH1000 SUV 35 753 Ft −11 347 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 72 233 Ft +25 132 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
- 1. 9.7 72 233 Ft +25 132 Ft
- 2. 9.1 68 022 Ft +20 922 Ft
- 3. 8.9 75 008 Ft +27 908 Ft
- 4. 8.7 51 382 Ft +4 282 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 195 Ft +7 095 Ft
- 6. 8.4 44 111 Ft −2 990 Ft
- 7. 8.1 48 523 Ft +1 422 Ft
- 8. 8.0 63 485 Ft +16 384 Ft
- 9. 7.9 54 555 Ft +7 455 Ft
- 10. 7.8 54 906 Ft +7 805 Ft
- 11. 7.7 47 100 Ft
- 12. 7.6 45 260 Ft −1 840 Ft
- 12. 7.6 47 186 Ft +85 Ft
- 14. 7.5 47 859 Ft +759 Ft
- 15. 7.4 38 688 Ft −8 412 Ft
- 15. 7.4 49 659 Ft +2 559 Ft
- 17. 7.3 49 679 Ft +2 578 Ft
- 17. 7.3 54 126 Ft +7 025 Ft
- 19. 6.8 43 909 Ft −3 192 Ft
- 20. 6.6 42 621 Ft −4 479 Ft
- 20. 6.6 43 922 Ft −3 179 Ft
- 22. 6.5 31 091 Ft −16 010 Ft
- 23. 4.6 35 753 Ft −11 347 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 225/65 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,4 vs 7,7).
Technical information
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.
C C B (72 dB) 
3PMSF Áno Competitors
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/65 R17.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
This year I decided to replace my original Michelin CrossClimates in the front axel, since the CCs started to crack at the edges, as many have reported. I also wanted a more winter biased tyre, since I live in a Nordic country. I chose BP 6 after reading many reviews and because they seemed to have a good price/performance ratio. I haven't had a chance to drive a lot, so I can't give a very detailed analyses. My first impressions are pretty good. There is more grip on snow and ice compared to CC. However the tyre is softer than CC, but also wierdly bouncier. Since I drive a rear driven car, I don't feel comfortable inflating fronts more, than rears, but this is something I am considering in order to make the tyre more drivable.
Just purchased a new set in Europe, Serbia, DOT 2025, and was driving on them for about 50 km through the city, on the highway and the local road. Temperature was around 9 degrees C and the road was dry. Wanted to give you my first impressions right away, but I will update the review after I am able to use them on the snow and more severe weather with lower temperatures.
First, first impression, after coming from 10 year old Michelin Alpine A4 is, these tyres are wobbly. Like, a lot.
That is pretty much the only issue, everything else seems pretty much fenomenal. Price, fenomenal. Noise is virtually non existent, I didn't know this was even possible. Feeling on the strait road or a highway is posh, they transformed my rough Mazda 3 suspension into a smooth sale. Rolling resistance is by my subjective feeling, really low. Although extremely soft tyre by the touch, sharp cornering was surprisingly precise and there were no issues there.
If there was no that annoying bounciness, I would looove my new tyre, but there is this constant feeling that I might be missing a level of sportiness that Michelin offered, with their firmer ride. I just don't have the same degree of confidence with this balloony feeling under my legs. I just hope that some of this awkward feeling will go away on lower temperatures , where it might be possible that this compound becomes a little bit stiffer. Also, of you have slimmer sidewalls on your wheel size, you might not have this issue at all.
I chose the Barum Polaris 6 for its affordability. My car is a Mercedes W204 C180 Kompressor. I haven't had a chance to test it on snow and ice yet, but it's an incredibly quiet and comfortable tire. I wasn't disappointed. I recommend it.
Really good tire amazed with it honestly
Very Good Tyre ive been driving for 3 months now no problem at all