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Polaris 3

6.3 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
too few rated tyres in size 195/65 R15 for a ranking – PTI compared with all winter tyres
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, snow from braking and handling only
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
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Rating and verdict

How the Barum Polaris 3 evaluated

6.3 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,3 / 10 too few rated tyres in size 195/65 R15 for a ranking – PTI compared with all winter tyres
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, snow from braking and handling only last test 2018
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 4 measurements · 2 tests from braking and handling only
beats 124 of 148
84 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 103 of 147
70 +2,2 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 108 of 122
89 +2,4 %
Wet from 6 measurements · 2 tests
beats 57 of 172
33 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 65 of 171
38 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 40 of 134
30 ≈ average
wet handling 2 tests
beats 10 of 127
8 −1,9 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 26 of 133
20 −1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 10 of 133
8 −3,1 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 60 of 117
52 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 91 of 133
69 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 111 of 128
87 +5,9 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests
beats 38 of 95
41 −7,8 %
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 2 tests noise only
beats 15 of 128
12 −2,7 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 23 of 126
19 −2,7 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 84 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 80 % Noise and comfort worse than 88 % durability (wear and abrasion) −8 % below average

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
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Barum Polaris 3 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 195/65 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)T
Product code15410890000
EAN4024063438859
EU energy label Rolling resistanceF Wet gripC Noise(71 dB)
Manufacturer Barum
Tread Polaris 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
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