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Barum Polaris 6

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.
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Performance Analysis: Barum Polaris 6

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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Exterior noise
Snow traction
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
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Snow handling
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Aquaplaning - longitudal
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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

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.

Timeline

2024

Barum Polaris 6 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 5.

2025

Barum Polaris 6 was tested 1x (Autozurnal)

Sizes

Barum Polaris 6 is made in 78 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 255/40 R20.
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Barum Polaris 6 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Barum Polaris 6 was featured:
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Autozurnal
Name Points totalWetDrySnow
Best values in test101.187.296.294.9
Barum Polaris 6100.0100.0100.0100.0
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Source: www.autozurnal.com

Test ratings distribution

85% (1x)
Good
1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R17
85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

215/xx Rxx
85% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

    Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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