Barum Snovanis 2
EU tyre label for every size: 24 sizes of this summer tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Barum Snovanis 2 is a summer tyre for vans and light trucks. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 24 sizes (47 registrations including load and speed variants), for 14″ to 17″ rims.
Wet grip is rated B–C depending on size, fuel efficiency C–E and external rolling noise 72–73 dB. 21 of 47 registrations carry the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) for severe snow.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 225/55 R17 C (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency C · 73 dB), the weakest 195/75 R16 C (Wet grip C · Fuel efficiency E · 73 dB).
On the EU market since November 2012; the earliest production week registered is 44/2012.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other summer tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (24 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Weakest point: rolling noise, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.
All 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14″ rims | ||||||
| 165/70 R 14 CC2 | 89/87R | C53% | D57% | 72 dBB66% | — | 02/2013 |
| 165/70 R 14 CC2 | 89/87R | C53% | D57% | 73 dBB4% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 175/65 R 14 CC2 | 90/88T | C43% | D56% | 72 dBB59% | — | 01/2013 |
| 175/65 R 14 CC2 | 90/88T | C43% | D56% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 185 R 14 CC2 | 102/100Q | C50% | D44% | 72 dBB57% | — | 01/2013 |
| 185 R 14 CC2 | 102/100Q | C50% | E1% | 73 dBB0% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 195 R 14 CC2 | 106/104Q | C49% | D40% | 72 dBB57% | — | 01/2013 |
| 195 R 14 CC2 | 106/104Q | C49% | D40% | 73 dBB1% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 15″ rims | ||||||
| 195/70 R 15 CC2 | 104/102R | C47% | D40% | 72 dBB58% | — | 01/2013 |
| 195/70 R 15 CC2 | 104/102R | C47% | E1% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 205/65 R 15 CC2 | 102/100T | C35% | D39% | 72 dBB52% | — | 48/2012 |
| 205/70 R 15 CC2 | 106/104R | C41% | D36% | 72 dBB60% | — | 48/2012 |
| 205/70 R 15 CC2 | 106/104R | C41% | D36% | 73 dBB2% | 3PMSF | 15/2013 |
| 215/65 R 15 CC2 | 104/102T | C36% | D36% | 72 dBB58% | — | 04/2020 |
| 215/65 R 15 CC2 | 104/102T | C36% | E0% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 11/2020 |
| 215/70 R 15 CC2 | 109/107R · 109/107S | C43% | D35% | 72 dBB62% | — | 48/2012 |
| 215/70 R 15 CC2 | 109/107R | C43% | E0% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 225/70 R 15 CC2 | 112/110R | C44% | D37% | 72 dBB63% | — | 01/2013 |
| 225/70 R 15 CC2 | 112/110R | C44% | D37% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 12/2013 |
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 185/75 R 16 CC2 | 104/102R | C48% | D45% | 72 dBB55% | — | 01/2013 |
| 195/60 R 16 CC2 | 99/97T | C42% | E1% | 73 dBB6% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 195/65 R 16 CC2 | 104/102T | C46% | D36% | 72 dBB58% | — | 01/2013 |
| 195/65 R 16 CC2 | 104/102T | C46% | D36% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 195/75 R 16 CC2 | 107/105R · 110/108R | C42% | D33% | 72 dBB54% | — | 01/2013 |
| 195/75 R 16 CC2 | 107/105R | C42% | E1% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 205/65 R 16 CC2 | 107/105T | C44% | D34% | 72 dBB59% | — | 08/2013 |
| 205/65 R 16 CC2 | 107/105T | C44% | D34% | 73 dBB5% | 3PMSF | 18/2013 |
| 205/75 R 16 CC2 | 110/108R | C39% | D32% | 72 dBB60% | — | 01/2013 |
| 205/75 R 16 CC2 | 110/108R | C39% | D32% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 16/2013 |
| 215/60 R 16 CC2 | 103/101T | C44% | D42% | 72 dBB56% | — | 07/2020 |
| 215/65 R 16 CC2 | 109/107R (107T) · 109/107T | C41% | D33% | 72 dBB59% | — | 48/2012 |
| 215/65 R 16 CC2 | 109/107R (107T) | C41% | D33% | 73 dBB4% | 3PMSF | 16/2013 |
| 215/75 R 16 CC2 | 113/111R · 116/114R | C40% | D32% | 72 dBB60% | — | 02/2013 |
| 215/75 R 16 CC2 | 113/111R | C40% | D32% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 14/2013 |
| 225/65 R 16 CC2 | 112/110R | C41% | D32% | 72 dBB59% | — | 44/2012 |
| 225/65 R 16 CC2 | 112/110R | C41% | D32% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 16/2013 |
| 225/75 R 16 CC2 | 121/120R | C41% | D24% | 73 dBB3% | 3PMSF | 41/2020 |
| 235/65 R 16 CC2 | 115/113R | C38% | D28% | 72 dBB58% | — | 02/2013 |
| 235/65 R 16 CC2 | 115/113R | C38% | D28% | 73 dBB2% | 3PMSF | 11/2013 |
| 17″ rims | ||||||
| 215/60 R 17 CC2 | 109/107T (107H) | C31% | D15% | 72 dBB47% | — | 12/2020 |
| 215/60 R 17 CC2 | 109/107T (107H) | C31% | D15% | 73 dBB4% | 3PMSF | 24/2020 |
| 225/55 R 17 CC2 | 109/107T | B74% | C85% | 73 dBB8% | 3PMSF | 18/2020 |
| 225/55 R 17 CC2 | 109/107T | C23% | C85% | 72 dBB57% | — | 09/2021 |
Same label values, different brand
These tyres have exactly the same label values as the Barum Snovanis 2 in most of the sizes they share, and both are registered in EPREL by the same manufacturer. Identical labels do not prove two tyres are the same: classes are broad. But consistent matches across many sizes point to a shared production family.
- Matador Maxilla 2 MPS 330identical label in 20 of 22 shared size and load/speed variants
- General Tire Eurovan 2identical label in 20 of 21 shared size and load/speed variants
- Viking Transtech IIidentical label in 18 of 20 shared size and load/speed variants
- Gislaved Com*speedidentical label in 17 of 18 shared size and load/speed variants
- Mabor Van-jet 2identical label in 17 of 17 shared size and load/speed variants
- Semperit Van-grip 2identical label in 16 of 18 shared size and load/speed variants
Questions
Is the Barum Snovanis 2 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 72 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 Snovanis 2 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is B–C. In 0% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Barum Snovanis 2 suitable for snow?
21 of 47 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 Snovanis 2 launched?
It has been on the EU market since November 2012. The earliest production week in its registrations is 44/2012; 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 — 47 registrations, data as of 23 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 13 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.