Barum Polaris North 6
EU tyre label for every size: 60 sizes of this winter tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Barum Polaris North 6 is a winter tyre for passenger cars. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 60 sizes (60 registrations including load and speed variants), for 15″ to 21″ rims.
Wet grip is rated D–E depending on size, fuel efficiency B–D and external rolling noise 71–73 dB. Every size carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF), the mark for tyres tested in severe snow. 56 registrations are also certified as ice tyres.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 235/55 R18 (Wet grip D · Fuel efficiency B · 72 dB), the weakest 265/65 R17 (Wet grip E · Fuel efficiency C · 73 dB).
On the EU market since January 2025; the earliest production week registered is 03/2025.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other winter and 3PMSF tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (60 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: fuel efficiency. Weakest point: rolling noise, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.
What the label means on the road (205/55 R 16)
Example: the 205/55 R 16 size, compared with the 839 other winter and 3PMSF tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈47 m with class D, against ≈41 m for the most common class in this size (C).
Fuel efficiency
Class C, the most common class in this size: no difference to the typical tyre.
Rolling noise
72 dB against a median of 72 dB in this size.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 60 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15″ rims | ||||||
| 185/60 R 15 | 88Q XL | E3% | C99% | 71 dBB64% | 3PMSF | 28/2025 |
| 185/65 R 15 | 92Q XL | E5% | C99% | 71 dBB62% | 3PMSF | 29/2025 |
| 195/65 R 15 | 95Q XL | D28% | C98% | 72 dBB54% | 3PMSF | 28/2025 |
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 195/55 R 16 | 91Q XL | E4% | C99% | 72 dBB56% | 3PMSF | 28/2025 |
| 205/55 R 16 | 94T XL | D25% | C99% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 205/60 R 16 | 96T XL | D27% | C97% | 72 dBB57% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 215/60 R 16 | 99T XL | D28% | C96% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 29/2025 |
| 215/65 R 16 | 102T XL | D31% | C94% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 17″ rims | ||||||
| 205/45 R 17 | 88T XL | D16% | C98% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 205/50 R 17 | 93T XL | D23% | C98% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 205/55 R 17 | 95T XL | D18% | C97% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 21/2025 |
| 205/60 R 17 | 97T XL | D4% | C98% | 72 dBB73% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 13/2025 |
| 215/50 R 17 | 95T XL | D28% | C98% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 215/55 R 17 | 98T XL | D31% | C97% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 215/60 R 17 | 100T XL | D29% | C94% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 215/65 R 17 | 103T XL | D19% | C92% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 225/45 R 17 | 94T XL | D26% | C99% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 225/50 R 17 | 98T XL | D25% | C97% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 06/2025 |
| 225/55 R 17 | 101T XL | D26% | C96% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 16/2025 |
| 225/60 R 17 | 103T XL | D31% | C94% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 225/65 R 17 | 106T XL | D31% | C93% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 235/45 R 17 | 97T XL | D23% | C98% | 72 dBB59% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 18/2025 |
| 235/55 R 17 | 103T XL | D24% | C93% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 07/2025 |
| 265/65 R 17 | 116T XL | E5% | C92% | 73 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 16/2025 |
| 18″ rims | ||||||
| 215/55 R 18 | 99T XL | D27% | C96% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 225/40 R 18 | 92T XL | D22% | D59% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 225/45 R 18 | 95T XL | D27% | C97% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 225/50 R 18 | 99T XL | D21% | C95% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 06/2025 |
| 225/55 R 18 | 102T XL | D28% | C92% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 07/2025 |
| 225/60 R 18 | 104T XL | D32% | C94% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 06/2025 |
| 235/45 R 18 | 98T XL | D25% | C98% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 18/2025 |
| 235/50 R 18 | 101T XL | D28% | C96% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 09/2025 |
| 235/55 R 18 | 104T XL | D27% | B100% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 09/2025 |
| 235/60 R 18 | 107T XL | D30% | C90% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 08/2025 |
| 245/45 R 18 | 100T XL | D25% | C95% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 255/55 R 18 | 109T XL | D27% | C90% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 265/60 R 18 | 114T XL | E7% | B100% | 73 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 16/2025 |
| 19″ rims | ||||||
| 215/50 R 19 | 93T | D21% | C73% | 72 dBB32% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 05/2025 |
| 225/55 R 19 | 103T XL | D26% | C92% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 235/40 R 19 | 96T XL | D28% | D42% | 72 dBB52% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 14/2025 |
| 235/45 R 19 | 99T XL | D24% | C96% | 72 dBB50% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 09/2025 |
| 235/50 R 19 | 103T XL | D27% | C90% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 15/2025 |
| 235/55 R 19 | 105T XL | D25% | C86% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 14/2025 |
| 245/40 R 19 | 98T XL | D27% | C96% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 245/45 R 19 | 102T XL | D28% | C94% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 255/40 R 19 | 100T XL | D20% | B100% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 13/2025 |
| 255/45 R 19 | 104T XL | D27% | C91% | 73 dBB50% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 39/2025 |
| 255/50 R 19 | 107T XL | D27% | C88% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 255/55 R 19 | 111T XL | D34% | C90% | 73 dBB56% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 265/50 R 19 | 110T XL | D42% | C88% | 73 dBB47% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 235/45 R 20 | 100T XL | D20% | C87% | 72 dBB50% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 09/2025 |
| 235/50 R 20 | 104T XL | D29% | C81% | 72 dBB55% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 245/40 R 20 | 99T XL | D32% | C93% | 72 dBB52% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 12/2025 |
| 245/45 R 20 | 103T XL | D32% | B100% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 13/2025 |
| 255/40 R 20 | 101T XL | D24% | C97% | 73 dBB42% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 255/45 R 20 | 105T XL | D27% | C92% | 73 dBB49% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 255/50 R 20 | 109T XL | D36% | C88% | 73 dBB55% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 255/55 R 20 | 110T XL | D39% | C90% | 73 dBB52% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 03/2025 |
| 275/45 R 20 | 110T XL | D31% | C90% | 73 dBB59% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 04/2025 |
| 21″ rims | ||||||
| 275/40 R 21 | 107T XL | D39% | B100% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 14/2025 |
Best-labelled winter and 3PMSF tyres in 205/55 R 16
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 205/55 R16, ranked by label →
- Sailun Ice BLAZER Alpine²A C 68 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005A C 71 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 DriveguardA C 71 dB
- Kumho WP52+A C 72 dB
- Delinte AW6A C 72 dB
- Roadhog RGAS02A C 72 dB
Questions
Is the Barum Polaris North 6 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 71 dB to 73 dB (median 72 dB). In 0% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Barum Polaris North 6 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is D–E. In 0% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Barum Polaris North 6 suitable for snow?
60 of 60 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Barum Polaris North 6 launched?
It has been on the EU market since January 2025. The earliest production week in its registrations is 03/2025; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 60 registrations, data as of 25 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 5 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.