Polaris 6
Strong: noise and comfortweak: aquaplaning
Where this tyre is strong
Barum Polaris 6 in tests
The Barum Polaris 6 Central European winter tyre has been tested in one independent tyre test in 2025 (Auto Bild). Its TyreRanker score is 80/100, which ranks it No. 16 among 25 tested Central European winter tyres. The Polaris 6 performs above average in tests.
Its best result is No. 8 out of 51 tyres (Auto Bild 2025, size 225/40 R18).
The Polaris 6 is strongest for noise and comfort (100 points, best in class). It is weaker in aquaplaning resistance (74 points, class average 85) and in the dry (79 points, class average 85).
The tests used size 225/40 R18. As the tyre has been tested in only one test, its overall score is provisional.
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Barum Polaris 6 a good Central European winter tyre?
The Barum Polaris 6 received a TyreRanker score of 80/100 and ranks No. 16 among 25 Central European winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (1 in total).
How many tests has the Barum Polaris 6 won?
According to our data, the Barum Polaris 6 has not won any tests. Its best result is No. 8 out of 51 tyres (Auto Bild 2025, size 225/40 R18).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Barum Polaris 6?
The Polaris 6 is strongest for noise and comfort (100 points, best in class). It is weaker in aquaplaning resistance (74 points, class average 85) and in the dry (79 points, class average 85).