Barum Polaris 6

Name: Barum Polaris 6
Brand: Barum
Availability: InStock
Rating: 79 (6 reviews)

Winter

Price from: £49 90 Sizes

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#23

Barum Polaris 6

Winter

Lowcost

7.9 /10 Recommended

Barum unveils the Polaris 6, a budget-friendly winter tyre from the Czech Republic that adopts design elements from Continental’s TS series, including a V-shaped tread for better snow performance. The Polaris 6 improves on the Polaris 5 with enhanced durability, reduced rolling resistance, and quieter operation, while maintaining solid wet and dry performance. Priced about 20% higher, it leverages Continental’s technology to offer greater value and reliable winter traction for cost-conscious drivers.

6 Tests Price from: £49 90 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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Polaris 6

7.9

Budget

Speed-Grip 5

7.9

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Comfort, Snow handling

Budget

Competus Winter 2+

6.2

Worse at: Mileage, Snow handling

Budget

Sport Master Winter

5.6

Better at: Dry braking

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

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Polaris 5

7.0

Better at: Snow handling

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Budget

Winguard Sport 3

7.5

Better at: Wet braking

Budget

WinTech NewGen

6.8

Better at: Rolling resistance

Worse at: Mileage

Budget

MP93 Nordicca

6.4

Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking

Budget

Gitiwinter W2

6.5

Better at: Dry braking, Mileage

Worse at: Comfort, Dry handling

Budget

Kristall Control HP2

6.6

Better at: Wet braking

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Budget

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.2

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Snow braking, Snow handling

Budget

WinterDrive SUV

7.8

Budget

Snowroad SUV 3

Better at: Dry handling

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

8.0

Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

6.3

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise

Premium

Blizzak 6

8.4

Better at: Dry handling, Mileage

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent value for money, making it a budget-friendly choice.

Outstanding fuel efficiency, helping to save on gas costs.

Reliable performance in snowy conditions, ensuring safe winter driving.

Good safety and handling on dry roads.

Reviews

9.5

359 Reviews

Customers like

Good grip8×

Low noise8×

Comfortable ride4×

Long lifespan2×

History

Polaris 32015–20187.5Polaris 52019–20247.0Polaris 62025–20267.9

What is new compared to Barum Polaris 5

Modern V-design tread pattern for maximum snow traction

Special tread compound reduces rolling resistance for smoother ride and fuel efficiency

Durable tread design promises extended tire life for multiple winter seasons

Barum Polaris 5

2024

Barum Polaris 6 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 5.

2025

3× Tested

Autozurnal215/65 R17#2Good

Autobild225/40 R18#9Good

Autobild225/40 R18#10

2026

3× Tested

Autobild245/45 R19#7

AUTO BILD102V XL FP EV#10Good

ADAC185/65 R15#11Sufficient

Price vs Quality

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Performance analysis

How much better is Polaris 6 compared to Polaris 5

This comparison shows the performance improvement of the Barum POLARIS 6 compared to the Barum POLARIS 5.

Tests (6)

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6 Tests 4× Recommended

Winter

245/45 R19

#7 Of 50 Tyres

Autobild2026

7th

BMW 5 Series

1.Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

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6.Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

AUTO BILD2026

10thGood

Dry braking: 46.8 mWet braking: 59.4 m

BMW 5 Series

1.Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Exemplary

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10.Barum Polaris 6Good

11.BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2Good

ADAC2026

11thSufficient

Skoda Fabia

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Good

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10.Vredestein WintracSufficient

11.Barum Polaris 6Sufficient

12.Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Sufficient

Autozurnal2025

2ndGood

VW Tiguan

1.Michelin Alpin 7Very good

2.Barum Polaris 6Good

3.Ceat WinterDrive SUVGood

Autobild2025

9thGood

BMW M135i

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary

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8.Uniroyal WinterExpertGood

9.Barum Polaris 6Good

10.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Good

Winter

225/40 R18

#10 Of 51 Tyres

Autobild2025

10th

BMW M135i

1.Dunlop Winter

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9.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

10.Barum Polaris 6

11.BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

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Sizes (90)

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155/65 R14From £61

1 Variants

75T.

Best£61

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165/65 R14From £59

1 Variants

79T.

Best£59

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165/70 R14From £64

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81T

Best£64

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175/65 R14From £52

2 Variants

8682TXL.

Best£52

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175/70 R14From £73

1 Variants

88TXL.

Best£73

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185/60 R14From £67

1 Variants

82T.

Best£67

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185/65 R14From £50

1 Variants

86T.

Best£50

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185/70 R14From £60

1 Variants

88T.

Best£60

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Ratings

Tested 4× By professional organizations

●Good3× (75%)

●Sufficient1× (25%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 6.5xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.5xxx/xx R19 8.5185/xx Rxx 6.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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