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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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
95,90 €
in 215/70 R16
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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.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 215/70 R16 100H EAN: 4024063007987 SAP: 15415380000
BARUM POLARIS 6
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 95,90 €
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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (5.–20.)
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 6 tests
beats 28 of 32
89 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 29 of 32
95 +4,8 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 19 of 27
75 +3,3 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 12 of 29
37 ≈ average
Wet from 18 measurements · 6 tests
beats 20 of 35
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 24 of 35
81 +3,7 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 5 of 30
20 −2,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 29
22 ≈ average
Dry from 7 measurements · 4 tests
beats 3 of 29
12 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 4 of 29
7 −2,6 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 9 of 28
29 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 19 of 20
98 +7,3 %
Economy from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 11 of 30
38 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 16 of 29
64 +5,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 6 of 26
29 −2,3 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests
beats 24 of 29
84 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 27 of 28
97 +2,5 %
ride comfort
beats 7 of 18
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 89 % Noise and comfort 84 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 88 %
🏆 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 215/70 R16

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

9. rank in the group of 15 compared
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,6
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 143,31 € +47,41 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 113,51 € +17,61 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 108,38 € +12,48 €
  4. 4. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 112,61 € +16,71 €
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 114,72 € +18,82 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 112,64 € +16,74 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 107,90 € +12,00 €
  8. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 109,16 € +13,26 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 This tyre 95,90 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 111,23 € +15,33 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 92,80 € −3,10 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE SUV 102,63 € +6,73 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 86,10 € −9,80 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 92,55 € −3,35 €
  15. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 91,15 € −4,75 €
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 215/70 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)H
Product code15415380000
EAN4024063007987
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (72 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 215/70 R16.

Current lowest
95,90 €
↘ 3,65 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
94,74 €
1.10.2026
Highest for the period
101,86 €
23.6.2026
101,86 94,74 95,90 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 99,53 € 23.6.2026: 101,01 € 23.6.2026: 101,86 € 23.6.2026: 99,53 € 24.6.2026: 101,01 € 24.6.2026: 101,54 € 24.6.2026: 99,53 € 25.6.2026: 101,01 € 25.6.2026: 101,54 € 25.6.2026: 99,53 € 26.6.2026: 101,01 € 26.6.2026: 99,53 € 27.6.2026: 101,01 € 27.6.2026: 99,53 € 28.6.2026: 101,01 € 28.6.2026: 99,53 € 29.6.2026: 101,01 € 29.6.2026: 99,53 € 30.6.2026: 101,01 € 30.6.2026: 99,53 € 1.7.2026: 101,01 € 1.7.2026: 99,53 € 2.7.2026: 101,01 € 2.7.2026: 99,53 € 2.7.2026: 98,55 € 4.7.2026: 100,33 € 4.7.2026: 98,55 € 5.7.2026: 100,33 € 5.7.2026: 98,55 € 6.7.2026: 100,33 € 6.7.2026: 98,55 € 7.7.2026: 100,33 € 7.7.2026: 98,55 € 8.7.2026: 100,33 € 8.7.2026: 98,55 € 9.7.2026: 100,33 € 9.7.2026: 98,55 € 10.7.2026: 100,33 € 10.7.2026: 98,55 € 11.7.2026: 100,33 € 11.7.2026: 98,55 € 12.7.2026: 100,33 € 12.7.2026: 98,55 € 13.7.2026: 100,33 € 13.7.2026: 98,55 € 14.7.2026: 100,33 € 14.7.2026: 98,55 € 15.7.2026: 100,33 € 15.7.2026: 98,55 € 16.7.2026: 100,33 € 16.7.2026: 98,55 € 17.7.2026: 100,13 € 17.7.2026: 98,55 € 18.7.2026: 100,13 € 18.7.2026: 98,55 € 19.7.2026: 100,13 € 19.7.2026: 98,55 € 20.7.2026: 100,13 € 20.7.2026: 98,55 € 29.7.2026: 96,52 € 29.7.2026: 96,35 € 31.7.2026: 96,57 € 1.8.2026: 96,35 € 8.8.2026: 96,14 € 14.8.2026: 95,45 € 19.8.2026: 95,67 € 21.8.2026: 94,90 € 27.8.2026: 95,37 € 29.8.2026: 94,83 € 29.8.2026: 95,37 € 29.8.2026: 94,83 € 30.8.2026: 95,37 € 30.8.2026: 94,83 € 31.8.2026: 95,37 € 31.8.2026: 94,83 € 2.9.2026: 95,37 € 2.9.2026: 94,83 € 7.9.2026: 95,37 € 7.9.2026: 94,83 € 8.9.2026: 95,37 € 8.9.2026: 94,83 € 9.9.2026: 95,37 € 9.9.2026: 94,83 € 12.9.2026: 95,24 € 12.9.2026: 94,83 € 13.9.2026: 95,24 € 13.9.2026: 94,83 € 14.9.2026: 95,24 € 14.9.2026: 94,83 € 15.9.2026: 95,24 € 16.9.2026: 95,37 € 17.9.2026: 95,17 € 24.9.2026: 94,96 € 26.9.2026: 95,17 € 29.9.2026: 94,96 € 1.10.2026: 94,74 € 6.10.2026: 96,33 € 6.10.2026: 94,74 € 7.10.2026: 94,96 € 8.10.2026: 94,74 € 9.10.2026: 94,96 € 10.10.2026: 95,25 € 22.10.2026: 95,38 € 24.10.2026: 95,25 € 31.10.2026: 98,40 € 31.10.2026: 98,37 € 31.10.2026: 98,40 € 1.11.2026: 98,37 € 1.11.2026: 97,77 € 1.11.2026: 98,40 € 2.11.2026: 98,37 € 2.11.2026: 97,77 € 2.11.2026: 98,40 € 4.11.2026: 98,61 € 6.11.2026: 97,77 € 6.11.2026: 98,61 € 7.11.2026: 95,90 € 8.11.2026: 95,90 €

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