Barum Bravuris 3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 62 · 9 reviews analysed Road tests 60 · 1 test
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The Barum Bravuris 3 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that offers reliable performance for daily driving. While it lacks the refinement and specialized grip of premium brands, most users find it to be a durable and cost-effective solution for standard passenger vehicles.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
62/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
60/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Barum Bravuris 3 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that offers reliable performance for daily driving. While it lacks the refinement and specialized grip of premium brands, most users find it to be a durable and cost-effective solution for standard passenger vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium tire brands
- Strong durability and longevity in typical daily driving conditions
- Consistent performance for non-aggressive driving styles
- Reliable handling for standard commuting and towing applications
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly on uneven surfaces like gravel
- Potential weakness in sidewall construction when subjected to severe impacts
- Not suitable for high-performance or spirited driving scenarios
- Inconsistent user experience regarding overall quality control
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire performs adequately on heavy vehicles and those used for towing, such as the Volvo V70.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles like the Audi R or Porsche 911 generally prefer premium alternatives for their daily drivers, suggesting the Bravuris 3 is better suited for standard passenger cars.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
35th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 42nd of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
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