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Standard
Barum Basic

POLARIS 6

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
52,37 €
in 165/70 R14
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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.

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Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 4024063007901 SAP: 15415250000
BARUM POLARIS 6
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripD NoiseB Price from 52,37 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Barum POLARIS 6 evaluated

7.5 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,5 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 6 tests
beats 28 of 33
86 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 31 of 33
95 +4,8 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 20 of 27
75 +3,3 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 10 of 22
37 ≈ average
Wet from 18 measurements · 6 tests
beats 27 of 37
74 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 30 of 37
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 12 of 29
20 −2,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 9 of 25
22 ≈ average
Dry from 7 measurements · 4 tests
beats 2 of 29
9 −1,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 1 of 29
7 −2,6 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 6 of 22
29 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 22 of 23
98 +7,3 %
Economy from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 10 of 29
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 17 of 27
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 6 of 24
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests
beats 23 of 26
90 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 25 of 26
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 8 of 12
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 90 % Snow 86 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 91 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ 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
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Barum POLARIS 6 stands in size 165/70 R14

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

8. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,8 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 53,36 € +0,99 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 59,78 € +7,41 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 74,00 € +21,63 €
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 60,59 € +8,22 €
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 58,91 € +6,54 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 60,60 € +8,23 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 57,69 € +5,32 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 This tyre 52,37 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 46,46 € −5,91 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 47,13 € −5,24 €
  11. 10. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 48,84 € −3,53 €
  12. 10. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 61,59 € +9,22 €
  13. 10. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 54,27 € +1,90 €
  14. 14. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 147,05 € +94,68 €
  15. 15. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 66,93 € +14,56 €
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 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code15415250000
EAN4024063007901
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripD NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Barum
Tread POLARIS 6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 9,3
2026
10. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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7. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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11. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 165/70 R14.

Current lowest
52,37 €
↘ 0,80 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
50,14 €
29.7.2026
Highest for the period
52,79 €
22.6.2026
52,79 50,14 52,37 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 52,79 € 23.6.2026: 52,10 € 23.6.2026: 52,79 € 24.6.2026: 52,10 € 24.6.2026: 52,79 € 25.6.2026: 52,10 € 25.6.2026: 52,79 € 25.6.2026: 51,49 € 29.7.2026: 50,14 € 11.8.2026: 51,49 € 21.8.2026: 50,41 € 22.8.2026: 51,42 € 26.8.2026: 50,41 € 26.8.2026: 51,42 € 27.8.2026: 50,41 € 27.8.2026: 51,49 € 28.8.2026: 50,65 € 28.8.2026: 51,49 € 29.8.2026: 50,65 € 29.8.2026: 51,49 € 30.8.2026: 50,65 € 30.8.2026: 51,49 € 31.8.2026: 50,65 € 31.8.2026: 51,49 € 1.9.2026: 50,65 € 1.9.2026: 51,49 € 2.9.2026: 50,65 € 2.9.2026: 51,49 € 2.9.2026: 51,05 € 3.9.2026: 50,65 € 3.9.2026: 51,05 € 3.9.2026: 51,66 € 3.9.2026: 51,05 € 4.9.2026: 50,65 € 4.9.2026: 51,05 € 5.9.2026: 50,65 € 5.9.2026: 51,05 € 6.9.2026: 50,65 € 6.9.2026: 51,05 € 7.9.2026: 50,65 € 7.9.2026: 51,05 € 8.9.2026: 50,65 € 8.9.2026: 51,05 € 9.9.2026: 50,65 € 9.9.2026: 51,05 € 10.9.2026: 50,65 € 10.9.2026: 51,05 € 11.9.2026: 50,65 € 11.9.2026: 51,05 € 12.9.2026: 50,65 € 12.9.2026: 51,05 € 13.9.2026: 50,65 € 13.9.2026: 51,05 € 14.9.2026: 50,65 € 14.9.2026: 51,05 € 15.9.2026: 50,65 € 15.9.2026: 51,05 € 16.9.2026: 50,65 € 16.9.2026: 51,05 € 17.9.2026: 50,65 € 17.9.2026: 51,05 € 18.9.2026: 50,65 € 18.9.2026: 51,05 € 19.9.2026: 50,65 € 19.9.2026: 51,05 € 25.9.2026: 50,65 € 25.9.2026: 51,05 € 26.9.2026: 50,65 € 26.9.2026: 51,05 € 27.9.2026: 50,65 € 27.9.2026: 51,05 € 28.9.2026: 50,65 € 28.9.2026: 51,05 € 29.9.2026: 50,65 € 29.9.2026: 51,05 € 1.10.2026: 50,65 € 1.10.2026: 51,05 € 3.10.2026: 50,65 € 3.10.2026: 51,05 € 4.10.2026: 50,65 € 4.10.2026: 51,05 € 5.10.2026: 50,65 € 5.10.2026: 51,05 € 6.10.2026: 50,65 € 6.10.2026: 51,05 € 21.10.2026: 51,44 € 22.10.2026: 52,05 € 22.10.2026: 51,44 € 23.10.2026: 52,05 € 23.10.2026: 51,44 € 24.10.2026: 52,05 € 24.10.2026: 51,44 € 25.10.2026: 52,05 € 26.10.2026: 51,44 € 26.10.2026: 51,05 € 26.10.2026: 50,98 € 29.10.2026: 51,44 € 8.11.2026: 52,37 €

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