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.
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.
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
This comparison shows the performance improvement of the Barum POLARIS 6 compared to the Barum POLARIS 5.
2024
Barum Polaris 6 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 5.
2025
Barum Polaris 6 was tested 1x (Autozurnal)
Barum Polaris 6 is made in 78 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 255/40 R20.
All tyre tests where Barum Polaris 6 was featured:All tests
Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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Best values in test | 101.1 | 87.2 | 96.2 | 94.9 | |||
Barum Polaris 6 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |||
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85% (1x) |
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Good |
1x |
R17 |
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85% (1x) |
215/xx Rxx |
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85% (1x) |
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.