The Barum Polaris 5 tire demonstrates mixed performance across various tests, indicating it to be a choice with both commendable strengths and notable weaknesses. On the positive side, the tire is praised for its low fuel consumption and wear, pointing to a favorable environmental impact and longer tire life. Specifically, its performance on snow is highlighted as a strong point, offering good traction and handling which is critical for winter driving conditions. This is further supported by commendable dry handling dynamics and a high projected mileage, suggesting the tire is a cost-effective option that does not compromise on durability.
However, the Polaris 5 faces considerable challenges across other essential driving conditions. Its behavior on dry, wet, and icy roads reveals significant shortcomings. On dry roads, the tire exhibits only sufficient feedback and precision, requiring frequent corrections during steering and exhibiting tendencies towards oversteering during dynamic maneuvers. Its performance on wet roads also does not exceed satisfactory levels, with specific issues in grip and precision highlighted, alongside a tendency to understeer or oversteer relatively early. The tire’s performance on icy surfaces further solidifies the critique, as it is marked by weaknesses that affect overall safety and handling.
While the tire's low fuel consumption and weight, along with high durability, earn it a good environmental impact score, these benefits are somewhat overshadowed by its deficiencies in key performance areas. The Polaris 5's behavior in diverse weather conditions — showcased by its limited grip and precision on wet surfaces and lesser feedback on dry roads — aligns it as a tire of contrasts. Despite its excellent snow performance and environmental advantages, the recurring theme across tests indicates a tire that might be considered for those prioritizing winter driving and value but could be less suitable for those emphasizing all-round performance and safety.
In conclusion, the Barum Polaris 5 positions itself as a budget-friendly option with specific strengths in snow performance and environmental impact. Still, it carries compromises in handling and safety across dry, wet, and icy conditions, making it a tire choice that demands careful consideration based on the driver’s priorities and typical driving conditions.
Barum Polaris 5 is made in 74 sizes, starting from 135/80 R13 up to 255/40 R19.
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,...)
All tyre tests where Barum Polaris 5 was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
Barum Polaris 5 | 2- | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
Barum Polaris 5 | 35,6 | 31,0 | |||||
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Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
Barum Polaris 5 | 2.3 | 3.4 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
Barum Polaris 5 | 3,2 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
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Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
Barum Polaris 5 | 37,5 | 26,9 |
Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
Barum Polaris 5 | 3,2 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 3,0 | |
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
Barum Polaris 5 | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
Barum Polaris 5 | 35,2 | 24,9 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
Barum Polaris 5 | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
Barum Polaris 5 | 33,9 | 25 | |||||
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Good | Satisfactory | Sufficient |
1x | 4x | 1x |
R15 | R16 | R18 |
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75% (2x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (2x) |
185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
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65% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |