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Barum Polaris 5
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Barum Polaris 5

Winter
Lowcost
6.3 /10 Conditionally recommended

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.

Best in test

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent fuel efficiency and low wear, resulting in a long service life.

Very good performance on snow, providing convincing winter capability.

Affordable price with good value for money.

Secure and dynamic handling on dry roads.

Low rolling resistance due to lightweight design.

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses in wet conditions, including limited grip and reduced safety in aquaplaning situations.

Below-average performance on icy roads.

Some understeer and less responsive handling on both wet and dry surfaces.

History

Polaris 32015–20187.3Polaris 52019–20246.3Polaris 620258.3
2018

Barum Polaris 5 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 3.

2019
1× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#21
2020
2× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#10
Autobild245/45 R18#15Good
2021
3× Tested
ADAC195/65 R15#12Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#15
Autobild205/55 R16#15Satisfactory
2022
2× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#14Sufficient
Autobild215/55 R17#26
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#9Satisfactory
ADAC205/60 R16#12Satisfactory
Autobild225/45 R18#14
2024
2× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#16Satisfactory
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#18
2024

Barum Polaris 5 got replaced by Barum Polaris 6

Tests (13)

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13 Tests 7× Recommended
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#16 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#9 Of 20 Tyres
9thSatisfactory
BMW 3
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#12 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#14 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
195/65 R15
#12 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#15 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#15 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (63)

1 Variants

70T
145/70 R13From £67

1 Variants

71T
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145/80 R13From £44

1 Variants

75T
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155/65 R13From £59

1 Variants

73T
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155/70 R13From £51

1 Variants

75T
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155/80 R13From £53

1 Variants

79T
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165/70 R13From £69

1 Variants

79T
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175/70 R13From £72

2 Variants

82T
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Good6× (86%)
Sufficient1× (14%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 7.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.5185/xx Rxx 6.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Barum Polaris 5 made?
Barum Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.

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