Barum Polaris 5
Winter tyre (Central European)
Barum Polaris 5 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 47 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on EU label class C · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
Magazine tests
Published braking distances (Auto Bild, auto motor und sport, Auto Zeitung, ADAC, Za Rulem and others). Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest). The tests use different sizes, cars and conditions, so only compare numbers within the same test.
| Test | Size | Conditions | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Bild 2024 | 205/55 R16 | snow 50→0 km/h | 30.0 m | 16 / 33 | 28.9 m |
| Auto Bild 2024 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 37.7 m | 19 / 55 | 34.6 m |
| Auto Bild 2023 | 225/45 R18 | snow 50→0 km/h | 31.0 m | 19 / 31 | 29.2 m |
| Auto Bild 2023 | 225/45 R18 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 35.6 m | 12 / 54 | 31.4 m |
| Auto Bild 2022 | 215/55 R17 | snow 50→0 km/h | 26.9 m | 22 / 29 | 25.4 m |
| Auto Bild 2022 | 215/55 R17 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 37.5 m | 26 / 55 | 32.8 m |
| Auto Bild 2021 | 205/55 R16 | snow 50→0 km/h | 28.8 m | 18 / 35 | 27.3 m |
| Auto Bild 2021 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 36.1 m | 17 / 50 | 32.1 m |
| Auto Bild 2020 | 245/45 R18 | snow · speed not stated | 24.9 m | 8 / 30 | 24.3 m |
| Auto Bild 2020 | 245/45 R18 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 35.2 m | 15 / 50 | 30.3 m |
| Auto Bild 2019 | 225/45 R17 | snow · speed not stated | 25.0 m | 18 / 30 | 24.0 m |
| Auto Bild 2019 | 225/45 R17 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 33.9 m | 23 / 53 | 29.2 m |
The calculation on this page does not use these results: our check showed that a test in another size does not predict wet braking better than the EU label for your size. They are shown here as measured facts.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135/80 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 70 T |
| 145/70 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 71 T |
| 145/80 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 75 T |
| 155/65 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 73 T |
| 155/65 R14 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 75 T |
| 155/70 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 75 T |
| 155/80 R13 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 T |
| 165/60 R15 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 77 T |
| 165/65 R14 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 T |
| 165/65 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 T |
| 165/70 R13 | D (variants: C, D) | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 T |
| 165/70 R14 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 T |
| 175/65 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82/86 T |
| 175/65 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 84 T |
| 175/70 R13 | D (variants: C, D) | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 T |
| 175/70 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 175/80 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 185/55 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 T |
| 185/60 R14 | C | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 T |
| 185/60 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 84/88 T |
| 185/60 R16 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 H |
| 185/65 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 T |
| 185/65 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88/92 T |
| 185/70 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 195/50 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 H |
| 195/55 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 85 H |
| 195/55 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91 H |
| 195/60 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 195/60 R16 | C | E | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 89 H |
| 195/65 R15 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91/95 H/T |
| 195/70 R15 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 97 T |
| 205/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 90 V |
| 205/50 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 205/55 R16 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91/94 H/T/V |
| 205/55 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 205/60 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91 H |
| 205/60 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92/96 H |
| 205/65 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 94 T |
| 205/70 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 T |
| 215/40 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 215/40 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 89 V |
| 215/45 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 90 V |
| 215/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 215/50 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 215/50 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 V |
| 215/55 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 97 H |
| 215/55 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 215/60 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 99 H |
| 215/60 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 215/65 R15 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 H |
| 215/65 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 102 H |
| 215/65 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 103 H |
| 215/70 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 H |
| 225/40 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 V |
| 225/40 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 W |
| 225/45 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91/94 H/V |
| 225/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 225/45 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 225/50 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 H/V |
| 225/55 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 99 H |
| 225/55 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 101 V |
| 225/60 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 102 V |
| 225/60 R17 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 103 V |
| 225/60 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 104 V |
| 225/65 R17 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 106 H |
| 235/40 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 235/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 235/50 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 103 V |
| 235/55 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 103 V |
| 235/55 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 104 H |
| 235/55 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 105 V |
| 235/60 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 107 V |
| 235/65 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 108 V |
| 245/40 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 97 V |
| 245/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 245/45 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 102 V |
| 245/70 R16 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 107 H |
| 255/40 R19 | C | D | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 255/50 R19 | C | D | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol | 107 V |
| 255/55 R18 | C | D | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol | 109 V |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Barum Polaris 5?
On the EU tyre label, the Barum Polaris 5 has wet grip class C to D, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Barum Polaris 5 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Barum Polaris 5 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 47 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on wet grip class C on the EU tyre label.
Is the Barum Polaris 5 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Better suited to milder winters. The Barum Polaris 5 is a Central European winter tyre made for wet and slushy roads. On ice and snow it needs a longer braking distance than a Nordic friction or studded tyre.
Has the Barum Polaris 5 been independently tested?
Yes. Source: Auto Bild 2023. The Barum Polaris 5 stopped on wet asphalt from 80 km/h in 35.6 m, ranking 12 of 54 tyres.
What sizes is the Barum Polaris 5 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Barum Polaris 5 in 80 sizes, for example 135/80 R13, 145/70 R13, 145/80 R13, 155/65 R13, 155/65 R14 and 155/70 R13. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi Q3 III (2025+), BYD Atto 2 (2025+) and BYD Seal 6 (2025+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.