Barum Polaris 5

If you're in the market for a lowcost segment tyre, the Barum Polaris 5 might be on your radar. The tyre was first tested in 2019 and most recently in 2022 by some of Europe's most valued organisations that test tyres. The Barum Polaris 5 received an overall rating of 64%, which is not a very good result for a lowcost segment tyre.

The Barum Polaris 5 was tested in various dimensions and periods, including winter conditions. In the 2022 ADAC Winter tyre test in size 185/65 R15, it ranked 14th out of 16, making it a sufficient tyre, with its best performance in the snow braking test. In another test, the Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 in size 215/55 R17, the tyre did not receive a rating for its braking distance.

In the 2021 tests, the Barum Polaris 5 received ratings of satisfactory during the ADAC Winter tyre test in size 195/65 R15, where it ranked 12th out of 16, with the best performance again in the snow braking test. In the Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 in size 205/55 R16, the tyre ranked 15th out of 20 and 15th out of 50 for the braking distance test. However, it performed best in the price/value and rolling resistance disciplines.

During the 2020 Autobild Winter tyre test in size 245/45 R18, the Barum Polaris 5 ranked 10th out of 50 for the braking distance test and 15th out of 20 overall. The test in 2019 was the Autobild Winter tyre test in size 225/45 R17, where the tyre ranked 21st out of 53 for the braking distance test.

In summary, the Barum Polaris 5 tyre has had mixed results in testing by various organisations. While it didn't win any of the tests, it had its best performance in the snow braking test and price/value and rolling resistance disciplines. Whether it's the right tyre for you depends on various factors, including braking distance requirements and the vehicle in question.