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185/60 R16 Barum Polaris 5 variants
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Barum Polaris 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 74 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 185/60 R16 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (135) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 111mm sidewall height. In 185/60 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Barum Polaris 5 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 185/60 R16, Polaris 5 usually competes against Winguard Snow G3 WH21, which is a tyre from Nexen with a rating of 60%, compared to 63% of the Barum in question.
Barum Polaris 5 is made in 74 sizes, starting from 135/80 R13 up to 255/40 R19.
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Barum Polaris 5 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (185/60 R16)
ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
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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.
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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.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Barum Polaris 5 | 3,2 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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185/60 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 | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7 | Premium | ||||
| 3. | GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | Premium | £122 86 H | |||
| 4. | Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Premium | ||||
| 5. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02 | Upper-middle | £86 86 H | |||
| 7. | Toyo Observe S944 | Upper-middle | £103 0 H | |||
| 8. | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | Lowcost | £62 86 H | |||
| 9. | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Upper-middle | £94 86 H | |||
| 10. | Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6 | Lowcost | £71 86 H | |||
| 11. | Semperit Master-Grip 2 | Lowcost | £98 86 H |
