Barum
2026 Guide
Barum - winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
| Name | Rating | Type | Previous model | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barum Polaris 6 | Winter | Barum Polaris 5 Barum Polaris 3 | 2024 | |
| Barum Polaris 5 4x4 | Winter | Barum Polaris 3 4x4 | 2018 |
Tested 3x in 2026, 3x in total.
Bravuris 5 HM
Continental
PremiumContact 6
The following text details a comparison between the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Barum Bravuris 5 HM tyres, providing an overall summary based on test results from ADAC and Autobild.
Polaris 5
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
The budget Barum outbrakes the mid-range Kumho on both wet roads and snow.
Polaris 5
Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Barum stops shorter, handles better and tests higher — Matador only competes in deep snow.
Bravuris 5 HM
Kleber
Dynaxer HP4
Today, we're comparing the Barum Bravuris 5 HM and the Kleber Dynaxer HP4, two summer tyres from manufacturers Barum and Kleber, respectively.
Polaris 6
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Bravuris 5 HM
Matador
MP47 Hectorra 3
Today, we are comparing two summer tyres: the Barum Bravuris 5 HM and the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3.
Sep 17, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
Tyres which were not featured in any test - new models, older models and non-mainstream models.
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Barum Polaris 5 | Winter | R13 – R15 |
| Barum Polaris 6 | Winter | R14 – R20 |
| Barum POLARIS 6 XL | Winter | R17 – R19 |
| Barum Polaris 3 | Winter | R16 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Barum Polaris 5 4x4 | Winter | R15 – R19 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Barum SnoVanis 2 | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Barum SnoVanis 3 | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Barum SnoVanis | Winter | R15 – R16 |