Barum Polaris 2 review
Add your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
The Barum Polaris 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers reliable performance in dry and wet conditions. While it provides sufficient traction for moderate winter driving, users note that its snow-specific grip is adequate rather than exceptional, and it may exhibit increased noise levels.
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
66/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Barum Polaris 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers reliable performance in dry and wet conditions. While it provides sufficient traction for moderate winter driving, users note that its snow-specific grip is adequate rather than exceptional, and it may exhibit increased noise levels.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong grip on dry and cold road surfaces
- Reliable performance in wet conditions
- Capable of handling moderate snow without the need for chains
Cons
- Average performance in deep snow
- Increased road noise
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip under aggressive driving
- Early ABS intervention during heavy braking
Worth knowing
- Users report that the tire is well-suited for budget-conscious drivers looking for a cost-effective alternative to premium winter brands.
- Performance is noted to be consistent across varying winter climates, though it is best suited for general commuting rather than high-performance driving.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the Barum Polaris 2? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated all-season tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.