Summer tire Updated September 2026

Barum Brillantis 2 review

Name: Barum Brillantis 2
Brand: Barum

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 37% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 56 · 465 reviews analysed

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Barum Brillantis 2 has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among summer tires. In 9 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 465 owner reviews rate it 56 out of 100. 74% would buy it again.

Barum is Continental's budget brand, made in Romania, Slovakia and France.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

56/100

From 465 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 74%

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 465 owner reviews found online.

The Barum Brillantis 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort for daily commuters and small family vehicles. While most users praise its reliability and cost-effectiveness, a minority of drivers report inconsistent wet-weather performance and noise issues, suggesting it is best suited for conservative driving rather than performance-oriented applications.

Pros

Excellent value for money and low purchase price
Impressive tread life and durability
Comfortable and quiet ride quality
Predictable handling for daily city and highway driving

Cons

Inconsistent wet-weather grip and braking performance
Increased road noise reported by some users
Soft sidewalls can lead to less confidence during spirited cornering
Occasional reports of premature wear or poor traction in extreme conditions

Worth knowing

Users report the tire is best suited for small to mid-size family cars; performance may be less optimal on larger, heavier vehicles.
Drivers of older or high-mileage vehicles frequently cite these as a perfect, cost-effective solution for extending the life of their cars.
Some users noted that switching to different aspect ratios or rim sizes (e.g., 175/80-14) significantly altered the tire's road feedback and noise levels.