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Conditionally recommended
#28
Winter tires
2025
3.15/5
Price from: £44
13 Tests
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EU: 100% of Barum Polaris 5 sizes has C rating
C
EU: 67% of Barum Polaris 5 sizes has E rating
E

Barum Polaris 5

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
Jiri Chomat, TheTireLab.com
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Pros and cons

  • -
  • wet-handling
    Poor handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Below average aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Longer braking distance on wet roads
  • dry-braking
    Longer braking distance on dry roads

Customer Popularity

93%

Customer Popularity

Based on 74 reviews

What customers like ...
  • Price 25
  • Quality 20
  • Good performance on snow and wet roads 10
  • Low noise 8
  • Brand reliability 6
What customers dislike ...
  • Made in Romania 1
  • Floats in warmer weather 1
  • No rim protection 1
  • Short usage duration for evaluation 2

Performance Analysis: Barum Polaris 5

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Interior noise
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking
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Comparison

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Timeline

2018

Barum Polaris 5 was launched and replaced Barum Polaris 3.

2019

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 1x (Autobild)

2020

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)

2021

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2022

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (ADAC,...)

2023

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2024

Barum Polaris 5 was tested 2x (AUTOBILD,...)

2024

Barum Polaris 5 got replaced by Barum Polaris 6

Sizes

Barum Polaris 5 is made in 76 sizes, starting from 135/80 R13 up to 255/40 R19.
13"
135/80 R13
145/70 R13
145/80 R13
155/65 R13
155/70 R13
155/80 R13
165/70 R13
175/70 R13
14"
155/65 R14
165/65 R14
165/70 R14
175/65 R14
175/70 R14
175/80 R14
185/60 R14
185/65 R14
185/70 R14
15"
165/60 R15
165/65 R15
175/65 R15
185/55 R15
185/60 R15
185/65 R15
195/50 R15
195/55 R15
195/60 R15
195/65 R15
195/70 R15
205/60 R15
205/65 R15
215/65 R15
16"
185/60 R16
195/55 R16
195/60 R16
205/55 R16
205/60 R16
215/45 R16
215/55 R16
215/60 R16
225/55 R16
225/60 R16
17"
205/50 R17
205/55 R17
215/40 R17
215/50 R17
215/55 R17
225/45 R17
225/50 R17
225/55 R17
235/55 R17
18"
205/45 R18
215/35 R18
215/40 R18
215/45 R18
225/40 R18
225/45 R18
235/45 R18
245/40 R18
245/45 R18
19"
225/40 R19
235/40 R19
245/45 R19
255/40 R19
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Barum Polaris 5 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Barum Polaris 5 was featured:
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AUTOBILD
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 20
The Barum Polaris 5 finished 16th out of 20 competitors, receiving a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. Praised for its convincing winter capabilities and reliable dry-road handling, the tyre also excelled in rolling resistance. However, it was noted for lacking grip on wet surfaces and offered minimal safety reserves against aquaplaning.
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+12+
Barum Polaris 533+32
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AUTOBILD
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #18 of 55
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test34.628.9
Barum Polaris 537.730.0
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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #14 of 54
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test31,429,2
Barum Polaris 535,631,0
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ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 16
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test22.1
Barum Polaris 52.33.4
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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 20
Securing the 9th position among 20 competitors, the Barum Polaris 5 tire demonstrated a commendable performance, ultimately receiving a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This affordable third-tier brand impressed with its superior snow performance and dynamic dry handling, alongside a promising high mileage potential. Despite these strong points, the tire displayed a propensity for understeer on wet surfaces, indicating an area for improvement in its design. This balanced performance profile underscores its value proposition for consumers seeking reliable winter tire capabilities without breaking the bank.
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+12+
Barum Polaris 52-22+1-
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ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
sufficient
Ranked #14 of 16
The Barum Polaris 5 finished 14th out of 16 competitors, securing a final rating of 'Sufficient'. Though the tyre demonstrated some strengths, such as low fuel consumption and wear, along with good performance on snow, it was notably hindered by its weaknesses. Those include significant challenges on icy, wet, and dry surfaces which led to its overall performance being deemed only conditionally recommendable. Interestingly, within specific disciplines, it showcased an exceptional capability in snow braking, which stood out as its prime area of proficiency. However, the mentioned areas of weakness curtailed its appeal, indicating that while it could be a viable option under certain conditions, it may not be the most reliable choice across all winter instances.
Name WetDrySnowIceRolling resistanceNoiseWear
Best values in test1,71,91,81,91,72,51,5
Barum Polaris 53,23,92,42,82,03,02,0
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Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Ranked #26 of 56
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test32,825,4
Barum Polaris 537,526,9
ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #12 of 16
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWear
Best values in test1,61,91,92,02,62,0
Barum Polaris 53,23,02,02,0 2,83,0
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Source: www.adac.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 20
Name WetDrySnowRolling resistanceWear
Best values in test2+2+12+1
Barum Polaris 53+3+2+1-2+
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #15 of 50
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test32,127,3
Barum Polaris 536,128,8
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #10 of 50
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test30,324,3
Barum Polaris 535,224,9
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
good
Ranked #15 of 20
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+1-2+1-
Barum Polaris 52-222-
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #21 of 53
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test29,224
Barum Polaris 533,925
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

85% (6x)65% (1x)
SatisfactoryGoodSufficient
5x1x1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R15R16R18
75% (2x)85% (3x)85% (2x)

Ratings x Width

185/xx Rxx195/xx Rxx205/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx245/xx Rxx
65% (1x)85% (1x)85% (3x)85% (1x)85% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Where is Barum Polaris 5 made?

    Barum Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.

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