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– The drivers agreed that this tire provides excellent cold dry grip, cold wet grip as well as good grip in frosty conditions, and hard packed snow.
– Several owners wrote that these tires ensure good grip, as well as improved handling and braking.
– A few users mentioned that they were impressed by the smooth, quiet ride and high fuel economy of this tire.
– Some consumers were delighted by the tire's performance in both wet and dry conditions.
– The drivers appreciated the very good quality.

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Barum Polaris 5



Description

Barum Polaris 5 is a winter tire designed for passenger vehicles. It offers enhanced traction on snow, safe performance on wet roads, and comfort during driving. The tire's structure includes optimally arranged blocks with transverse incisions that improve grip and lateral traction on snow. The tread pattern displaces water efficiently, reducing the risk of aquaplaning. The tire is also compatible with electric vehicles, meeting their specific requirements.

Features & Benefits

  • Traction on Snow: Optimally arranged blocks and sipes improve grip and traction.
  • Wet Performance: Longitudinal and lateral grooves effectively displace water.
  • Comfort: Tread structure minimizes rolling noise, enhancing ride quality.
  • EV-Compatible: Suitable for electric vehicles.

Year Released

Released in 2018, replacing the Polaris 3.

Regions Availability

Available in Europe and Russia, suitable for regions with harsh winter conditions.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

Compatible with a wide range of passenger cars, including:

  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Audi A4
  • BMW 3 Series
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Skoda Octavia
  • Ford Focus
  • Renault Megane
  • Toyota Corolla
  • Opel Astra
  • Mazda 3

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

Suitable for drivers seeking reliable winter performance, particularly in snow and wet conditions. Offers compatibility with both traditional and electric vehicles, providing safe and quiet driving in winter environments.


Barum Polaris 5 Latest Reviews

11 August, 2024 10:04 by Joseph
4
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Treadwear
Wet Performance
Solid grip, especially when it gets cold and super comfy
What is bad?
Not made for high speed cornering, but who cares?
Comments
Just don’t expect them to be your best friend on a race track but for everyday winter driving? They a re fantastic.
8 June, 2024 08:48 by Debra Walter
4
Less than 6 months
City
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance
VW Golf R
Comments
They do start to lose some grip as temperatures rise, but thats expected. For the price and performance, they are a solid pick.
22 October, 2022 13:46 by Сsch
2
More than 6 months
Off‑road
What is bad?
Comfort

Comments
I'm not going to buy them again cuz they're very loud inside the car, even at 10 kmh. They make a very low, base level thud and rumble as if the town fanfare beat 3 big drums...     I've only driven them once, it was in the wet. They were brand new.

I've driven them on my Dacia Lodgy (2013 model).  I had just replaced my Semperit SpeedGrip2 with them. I had driven on Semperit SpeedGrip2 for 3 winters, those were very quiet.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Barum / Polaris 5
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
Width
135 / 145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 80 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Barum / Polaris 5 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Load range Price
R13 135/80 R13 70T 135/80 R13 70T
R13 145/70 R13 71T 145/70 R13 71T
R13 145/80 R13 75T 145/80 R13 75T
R13 155/65 R13 73T 155/65 R13 73T
R13 155/70 R13 75T 155/70 R13 75T
R13 155/80 R13 79T 155/80 R13 79T
R13 165/70 R13 79T 165/70 R13 79T
R13 175/70 R13 82T 175/70 R13 82T
R14 155/65 R14 75T 155/65 R14 75T
R14 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79T
R14 165/70 R14 81T 165/70 R14 81T
R14 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82T
R14 175/65 R14 86T XL 175/65 R14 86T XL
R14 175/70 R14 88T XL 175/70 R14 88T XL
R14 175/80 R14 88T 175/80 R14 88T
R14 185/60 R14 82T 185/60 R14 82T
R14 185/65 R14 86T 185/65 R14 86T
R14 185/70 R14 88T 185/70 R14 88T
R15 165/60 R15 77T 165/60 R15 77T
R15 165/65 R15 81T 165/65 R15 81T
R15 175/65 R15 84T 175/65 R15 84T
R15 185/55 R15 82T 185/55 R15 82T
R15 185/60 R15 84T 185/60 R15 84T
R15 185/60 R15 88T XL 185/60 R15 88T XL
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T
R15 185/65 R15 92T XL 185/65 R15 92T XL
R15 195/50 R15 82H 195/50 R15 82H
R15 195/55 R15 85H 195/55 R15 85H
R15 195/60 R15 88T 195/60 R15 88T
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H
R15 195/65 R15 91T 195/65 R15 91T
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL
R15 195/70 R15 97T XL 195/70 R15 97T XL
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H
R15 205/65 R15 94T 205/65 R15 94T
R15 205/70 R15 96T 205/70 R15 96T
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H
R16 185/60 R16 86H 185/60 R16 86H
R16 195/55 R16 91H XL 195/55 R16 91H XL
R16 195/60 R16 89H 195/60 R16 89H
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/55 R16 91T 205/55 R16 91T
R16 205/55 R16 94H XL 205/55 R16 94H XL
R16 205/55 R16 94V XL 205/55 R16 94V XL
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/60 R16 96H XL 205/60 R16 96H XL
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL
R16 215/55 R16 97H XL 215/55 R16 97H XL
R16 215/60 R16 99H XL 215/60 R16 99H XL
R16 215/65 R16 102H XL 215/65 R16 102H XL
R16 215/70 R16 100H 215/70 R16 100H
R16 225/55 R16 99H XL 225/55 R16 99H XL
R16 225/60 R16 102V XL 225/60 R16 102V XL
R16 245/70 R16 107H 245/70 R16 107H
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL
R17 205/55 R17 95V XL 205/55 R17 95V XL
R17 215/40 R17 87V XL 215/40 R17 87V XL
R17 215/50 R17 95V XL 215/50 R17 95V XL
R17 215/55 R17 98V XL 215/55 R17 98V XL
R17 215/60 R17 100V XL 215/60 R17 100V XL
R17 215/65 R17 103H XL 215/65 R17 103H XL
R17 225/45 R17 91H 225/45 R17 91H
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL
R17 225/50 R17 98H XL 225/50 R17 98H XL
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL
R17 225/55 R17 101V XL 225/55 R17 101V XL
R17 225/60 R17 103V XL 225/60 R17 103V XL
R17 225/65 R17 106H XL 225/65 R17 106H XL
R17 235/55 R17 103V XL 235/55 R17 103V XL
R17 235/65 R17 108V XL 235/65 R17 108V XL
R18 205/45 R18 90V XL 205/45 R18 90V XL
R18 215/35 R18 84V XL 215/35 R18 84V XL
R18 215/40 R18 89V XL 215/40 R18 89V XL
R18 215/45 R18 93V XL 215/45 R18 93V XL
R18 215/50 R18 92V 215/50 R18 92V
R18 225/40 R18 92V XL 225/40 R18 92V XL
R18 225/45 R18 95V XL 225/45 R18 95V XL
R18 225/60 R18 104V XL 225/60 R18 104V XL
R18 235/45 R18 98V XL 235/45 R18 98V XL
R18 235/55 R18 104H XL 235/55 R18 104H XL
R18 235/60 R18 107V XL 235/60 R18 107V XL
R18 245/40 R18 97V XL 245/40 R18 97V XL
R18 245/45 R18 100V XL 245/45 R18 100V XL
R18 255/55 R18 109V XL 255/55 R18 109V XL
R19 225/40 R19 93W XL 225/40 R19 93W XL
R19 225/45 R19 96V XL 225/45 R19 96V XL
R19 235/40 R19 96V XL 235/40 R19 96V XL
R19 235/50 R19 103V XL 235/50 R19 103V XL
R19 235/55 R19 105V XL 235/55 R19 105V XL
R19 245/45 R19 102V XL 245/45 R19 102V XL
R19 255/40 R19 100V XL 255/40 R19 100V XL
R19 255/50 R19 107V XL 255/50 R19 107V XL

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11 August, 2024 10:04 by Joseph
4
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Treadwear
Wet Performance
Solid grip, especially when it gets cold and super comfy
What is bad?
Not made for high speed cornering, but who cares?
Comments
Just don’t expect them to be your best friend on a race track but for everyday winter driving? They a re fantastic.
8 June, 2024 08:48 by Debra Walter
4
Less than 6 months
City
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance
VW Golf R
Comments
They do start to lose some grip as temperatures rise, but thats expected. For the price and performance, they are a solid pick.
22 October, 2022 13:46 by Сsch
2
More than 6 months
Off‑road
What is bad?
Comfort

Comments
I'm not going to buy them again cuz they're very loud inside the car, even at 10 kmh. They make a very low, base level thud and rumble as if the town fanfare beat 3 big drums...     I've only driven them once, it was in the wet. They were brand new.

I've driven them on my Dacia Lodgy (2013 model).  I had just replaced my Semperit SpeedGrip2 with them. I had driven on Semperit SpeedGrip2 for 3 winters, those were very quiet.

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