Barum Polaris 5

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.

Customer Popularity

93%

Customer Popularity

Based on 74 reviews

What customers like ...

Price 25
Quality 20
Good performance on snow and wet roads 10
Low noise 8
Brand reliability 6

What customers dislike ...

Made in Romania 1
Floats in warmer weather 1
No rim protection 1
Short usage duration for evaluation 2

Performance Analysis: Barum Polaris 5

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Interior noise

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Snow traction

Snow handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

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Timeline

2018

Barum Polaris 5 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 3.

2019

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 1x (Autobild)

2020

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)

2021

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2022

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (ADAC,...)

2023

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2024

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (AUTOBILD,...)

2024

Barum Polaris 5 got replaced by Barum Polaris 6

Sizes

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

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Barum Polaris 5 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Barum Polaris 5 was featured:

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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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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 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 20

Securing the 9th position among 20 competitors, the Barum Polaris 5 tire demonstrated a commendable performance, ultimately receiving a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This affordable third-tier brand impressed with its superior snow performance and dynamic dry handling, alongside a promising high mileage potential. Despite these strong points, the tire displayed a propensity for understeer on wet surfaces, indicating an area for improvement in its design. This balanced performance profile underscores its value proposition for consumers seeking reliable winter tire capabilities without breaking the bank.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Barum Polaris 5	2-	2	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #14 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Barum Polaris 5	35,6	31,0
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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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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
sufficient
Ranked #14 of 16

The Barum Polaris 5 finished 14th out of 16 competitors, securing a final rating of 'Sufficient'. Though the tyre demonstrated some strengths, such as low fuel consumption and wear, along with good performance on snow, it was notably hindered by its weaknesses. Those include significant challenges on icy, wet, and dry surfaces which led to its overall performance being deemed only conditionally recommendable. Interestingly, within specific disciplines, it showcased an exceptional capability in snow braking, which stood out as its prime area of proficiency. However, the mentioned areas of weakness curtailed its appeal, indicating that while it could be a viable option under certain conditions, it may not be the most reliable choice across all winter instances.