Barum Brillantis 2 review
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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.
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.
By owner reviews
56/100From 465 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Barum Brillantis 2 specs & sizes
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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.
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9 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
21st of 47
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 ADAC tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
11th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15
20th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer tire Test · 175/65 R14
9th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17
12th of 44
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 European Summer tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
5th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
10th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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