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POLARIS 6

7.7
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 3 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
114,83 €
in 215/55 R18
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 215/55 R18 Speed / Load: 99V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 114,83 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Polaris 6 evaluated

7.7
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,7 / 10 · good PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (11.–27.)
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 85
+4 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 93
+6 % 3 Tests
snow traction 89
+5 % 3 Tests
snow handling 32
≈ average 2 Tests
Wet 39
−3 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 75
+1 % 3 Tests
Aquaplaning 22
−4 % 3 Tests
wet handling 29
≈ average 2 Tests
Dry 26
−2 % 3 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 19
−2 % 3 Tests
dry handling 59
≈ average 2 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 98
+7 % 1 test
Economy 87
+5 % 3 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 100
+13 % 3 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 33
−2 % 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 76
+2 % 3 Tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 96
+3 % 3 Tests
ride comfort 44
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Snowbetter than 85 %
Economybetter than 87 %
Noise and comfortbetter than 76 %
Where it falls behind
Wetworse than 61 % · −3 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 215/55 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,7 114,83 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 177,01 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 165,28 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 183,30 € Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 144,69 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 138,72 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 184,09 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 116,51 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 127,25 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 117,24 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 147,48 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 143,73 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 114,83 € This tyre Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 133,56 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 124,18 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 125,27 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 109,63 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 141,69 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 133,73 € Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 7.1 146,18 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 107,96 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 100,34 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 6.5 63,80 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 80,80 €
5,6 median 7,7 9,7
12. rank in the group of 23 compared
43 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,7
−2,0 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 177,01 € +62,18 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 165,28 € +50,45 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 183,30 € +68,47 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 144,69 € +29,86 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 138,72 € +23,89 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 184,09 € +69,26 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 116,51 € +1,68 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 127,25 € +12,42 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 117,24 € +2,41 €
  10. 10. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 147,48 € +32,65 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 143,73 € +28,90 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 This tyre 114,83 €
  13. 12. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 133,56 € +18,73 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 124,18 € +9,35 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 125,27 € +10,44 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 109,63 € −5,20 €
  17. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 141,69 € +26,86 €
  18. 18. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 133,73 € +18,90 €
  19. 19. 7.1 Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 146,18 € +31,35 €
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 107,96 € −6,87 €
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 100,34 € −14,49 €
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle WINTERX TW401 63,80 € −51,03 €
  23. 23. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 80,80 € −34,03 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

115 € ÷ 37 026 km × 100
0,31 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 215/55 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Kleber KRISALP HP3 0,25 €
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 0,28 €
Barum POLARIS 6 0,31 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 works out cheaper per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Barum POLARIS 6 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R18
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code15415080000
EAN4024063006768
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 24.04.2025
Product launch date (gen.) 31.10.2024
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - FR
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 10,5
2026
11. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres
Detail →
2025
10. place
Auto Bild large winter tire braking test 225/40 R18 2025
52 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R18.

Current lowest
114,83 €
↘ 4,20 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
112,67 €
10.9.2026
Highest for the period
130,77 €
23.6.2026
130,77 112,67 114,83 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 119,87 € 23.6.2026: 121,39 € 23.6.2026: 130,77 € 23.6.2026: 119,87 € 24.6.2026: 121,39 € 24.6.2026: 130,36 € 24.6.2026: 119,87 € 25.6.2026: 121,39 € 25.6.2026: 130,36 € 25.6.2026: 119,87 € 26.6.2026: 121,39 € 26.6.2026: 119,87 € 27.6.2026: 120,60 € 27.6.2026: 119,87 € 28.6.2026: 120,60 € 28.6.2026: 119,87 € 29.6.2026: 120,60 € 29.6.2026: 119,87 € 30.6.2026: 120,60 € 30.6.2026: 119,87 € 1.7.2026: 120,60 € 1.7.2026: 119,87 € 2.7.2026: 120,60 € 2.7.2026: 119,87 € 2.7.2026: 118,68 € 4.7.2026: 120,60 € 4.7.2026: 118,68 € 5.7.2026: 120,60 € 5.7.2026: 118,68 € 6.7.2026: 120,60 € 6.7.2026: 118,68 € 7.7.2026: 120,60 € 7.7.2026: 118,68 € 8.7.2026: 120,60 € 8.7.2026: 118,68 € 9.7.2026: 120,60 € 9.7.2026: 118,68 € 10.7.2026: 120,60 € 10.7.2026: 118,68 € 11.7.2026: 120,60 € 11.7.2026: 118,68 € 12.7.2026: 120,60 € 12.7.2026: 118,68 € 13.7.2026: 120,60 € 13.7.2026: 118,68 € 14.7.2026: 120,60 € 14.7.2026: 118,68 € 15.7.2026: 120,60 € 15.7.2026: 118,68 € 16.7.2026: 120,60 € 16.7.2026: 118,68 € 17.7.2026: 120,60 € 17.7.2026: 118,68 € 18.7.2026: 120,60 € 18.7.2026: 118,68 € 19.7.2026: 120,60 € 19.7.2026: 118,68 € 20.7.2026: 120,60 € 20.7.2026: 118,68 € 29.7.2026: 114,52 € 29.7.2026: 114,26 € 31.7.2026: 114,52 € 1.8.2026: 114,26 € 8.8.2026: 114,00 € 14.8.2026: 112,68 € 3.9.2026: 114,01 € 7.9.2026: 114,86 € 7.9.2026: 114,01 € 8.9.2026: 112,69 € 10.9.2026: 112,67 € 17.9.2026: 114,70 € 17.9.2026: 114,44 € 24.9.2026: 114,19 € 26.9.2026: 114,44 € 29.9.2026: 114,19 € 1.10.2026: 113,93 € 6.10.2026: 117,15 € 6.10.2026: 113,93 € 7.10.2026: 114,19 € 10.10.2026: 114,83 € 14.10.2026: 114,83 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,4
★★★★☆
from 5 reviews
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Expected lifespan
37 026 km
Reliability:confidence-high
RO
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Mazda MX5 2.0 SE (ND 2015 onwards) · 205/45 R17 · 161 km
★★★☆☆

This year I decided to replace my original Michelin CrossClimates in the front axel, since the CCs started to crack at the edges, as many have reported. I also wanted a more winter biased tyre, since I live in a Nordic country. I chose BP 6 after reading many reviews and because they seemed to have a good price/performance ratio. I haven't had a chance to drive a lot, so I can't give a very detailed analyses. My first impressions are pretty good. There is more grip on snow and ice compared to CC. However the tyre is softer than CC, but also wierdly bouncier. Since I drive a rear driven car, I don't feel comfortable inflating fronts more, than rears, but this is something I am considering in order to make the tyre more drivable.

MI
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Mazda 3 2014 · 205/60 R16
★★★★★

Just purchased a new set in Europe, Serbia, DOT 2025, and was driving on them for about 50 km through the city, on the highway and the local road. Temperature was around 9 degrees C and the road was dry. Wanted to give you my first impressions right away, but I will update the review after I am able to use them on the snow and more severe weather with lower temperatures.
First, first impression, after coming from 10 year old Michelin Alpine A4 is, these tyres are wobbly. Like, a lot.
That is pretty much the only issue, everything else seems pretty much fenomenal. Price, fenomenal. Noise is virtually non existent, I didn't know this was even possible. Feeling on the strait road or a highway is posh, they transformed my rough Mazda 3 suspension into a smooth sale. Rolling resistance is by my subjective feeling, really low. Although extremely soft tyre by the touch, sharp cornering was surprisingly precise and there were no issues there.
If there was no that annoying bounciness, I would looove my new tyre, but there is this constant feeling that I might be missing a level of sportiness that Michelin offered, with their firmer ride. I just don't have the same degree of confidence with this balloony feeling under my legs. I just hope that some of this awkward feeling will go away on lower temperatures , where it might be possible that this compound becomes a little bit stiffer. Also, of you have slimmer sidewalls on your wheel size, you might not have this issue at all.

WI
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Mercedes Benz C180K Avantgarde · 225/45 R17
★★★★☆

I chose the Barum Polaris 6 for its affordability. My car is a Mercedes W204 C180 Kompressor. I haven't had a chance to test it on snow and ice yet, but it's an incredibly quiet and comfortable tire. I wasn't disappointed. I recommend it.

LU
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Volkswagen Golf Mk4 1,6 16V · 185/65 R15 · 11 265 km
★★★★★

Really good tire amazed with it honestly

SU
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Volkswagen Golf R estate · 205/55 R16 · 19 312 km
★★★★★

Very Good Tyre ive been driving for 3 months now no problem at all

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