Name: Barum Polaris 5 205/55 R16
Brand: Barum
Rating: 58 (13 reviews)

205/55 R16 Barum Polaris 5 variants

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Barum Polaris 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 76 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R16 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (135) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 3 possible speed indexes for Barum Polaris 5 - "T","H","V", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210, 240 km/h. In 205/55 R16, Polaris 5 usually competes against Kristall Control HP2, which is a tyre from Fulda with a rating of 59%, compared to 58% of the Barum in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by Autobild in 2021, where Polaris 5 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.

205/55 R16 91 T

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205/55 R16 91 H

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205/55 R16 94 H

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Barum Polaris 5 is made in 76 sizes, starting from 135/80 R13 up to 255/40 R19.

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

2.95/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Fulda better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort
• Snow traction

Fulda worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering

£73

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Winguard Snow G3 WH21

R13 - R17

2.55/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Nexen better at:

• Comfort
• Exterior noise
• Wet braking

Nexen worse at:

• Dry handling
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - cross

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2.35/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Matador better at:

• Snow traction

Matador worse at:

• Dry braking
• Snow handling
• Wet handling

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UltraGrip 9+

R14 - R16

2.9/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

GoodYear better at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering

GoodYear worse at:

• Dry handling
• Exterior noise

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.75/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Semperit better at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction
• Exterior noise

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ALPIN 6

R15 - R20

3.1/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Michelin better at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

Michelin worse at:

• Interior noise
• Exterior noise
• Dry handling

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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

2.4/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Falken better at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

Falken worse at:

• Snow traction
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

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POLARIS 6

R14 - R20

4.15/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Barum better at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Exterior noise

Barum worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

£67

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.5/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Kleber better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.6/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Uniroyal better at:

• Comfort
• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - cross

Uniroyal worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Snow handling

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WR Snowproof

R14 - R20

2.05/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Nokian better at:

• Dry braking
• Comfort

Nokian worse at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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W462 Winter i*cept RS3

R14 - R17

4/5

Comparison with Barum Polaris 5:

Hankook better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross

Hankook worse at:

• Interior noise
• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

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Barum Polaris 5 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R16)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #18 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Barum Polaris 5	37.7	30.0
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 20

The Barum Polaris 5 finished 16th out of 20 competitors, receiving a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. Praised for its convincing winter capabilities and reliable dry-road handling, the tyre also excelled in rolling resistance. However, it was noted for lacking grip on wet surfaces and offered minimal safety reserves against aquaplaning.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Barum Polaris 5	3	3+	3	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Barum Polaris 5	2.3	3.4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Barum Polaris 5	3+	3+	2+	1-	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #15 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Barum Polaris 5	36,1	28,8
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Source: www.autobild.de

205/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium	£197 91 T + 5
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£170 91 T + 3
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autoexpress 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	AUTOBILD 2024	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£111 91 T + 2
5.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2016		Premium
6.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2018	ADAC 2023	Premium	£85 91 T + 6
7.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
8.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£97 91 T + 3
9.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9	90.4% 79.1% 82.8% 74.5%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium
10.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£128 91 T + 7
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£76 91 T + 7
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£103 91 T + 3
13.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autozeitung 2014		Premium
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium
15.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	87% 82.5% 78% 77.5%	Autobild 2021		Premium
16.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 2! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 3		Autobild 2016		Lowcost
18.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
19.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£81 91 T + 3
20.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£101 0 + 5
21.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	GTÜ 2016		Premium	£110 91 H + 5
22.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£106 91 H + 1
23.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£63 0 H + 1
24.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost	£73 91 T + 3
25.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost
26.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£73 91 H + 1
27.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£153 91 T + 8
28.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£85 91 H + 1
29.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle
30.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
31.	Vredestein Snowtrac 5! Newer model available: Vredestein Wintrac	72% 83.9% 86.4% 67.7%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£136 91 T + 3
32.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Autobild 2024		Premium	£72 91 V + 16
33.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£158 91 H
34.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%	ADAC 2018		Premium
35.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	GTÜ 2016		Upper-middle
36.	Debica Frigo 2				Lowcost	£66 91 T + 1
37.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost
38.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
39.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	ADAC 2018		Lowcost
40.	Sava ESKIMO S3+	69.5% 88.4% 72.8%			Lowcost	£76 91 T + 1
41.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£93 91 T + 2
42.	Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52	68.1% 79% 74.8% 71.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£145 91 T + 4
43.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£92 91 T + 2
44.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost	£67 91 H + 1
45.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		ACE 2014		Premium
46.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
47.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2015		Upper-middle
48.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£80 91 T + 3
49.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
51.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
52.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£128 91 T + 9
53.	Fulda KRISTALL MONTERO 3				Lowcost
54.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
55.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
56.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2021		Lowcost
57.	Toyo SnowProx S943		Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
58.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2016		Lowcost
59.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost
60.	Dunlop Wintersport 5				Premium	£117 91 H
61.	Syron Everest 1 plus				Lowcost
62.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost
63.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost

205/55 R16 91 T

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R16 94 H

205/55 R16 94 V

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Kristall Control HP2

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WinterExpert

WR Snowproof

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