Barum Polaris 6 vs Platin RP 70 Winter
Ahead in each discipline
The Barum Polaris 6 and the Platin RP 70 Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Polaris 6 finished ahead. The Polaris 6 was stronger in wet and snow.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tyres' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tyre that did better.
| Measurement | Polaris 6 | Gap | RP 70 Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Polaris 6 ahead | |||
| Wet Braking m | 35.1 | 7.6% | 38 |
| Snow Polaris 6 ahead | |||
| Snow Braking m | 28.2 | 1.1% | 28.5 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Polaris 6 | Field | RP 70 Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P10 of 51 | P26 of 51 |
Polaris 6 vs RP 70 Winter: your questions
Is the Barum Polaris 6 or the Platin RP 70 Winter the better tyre?
The Barum Polaris 6 and the Platin RP 70 Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Polaris 6 finished ahead. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Polaris 6 scores 8.6 and the RP 70 Winter 7.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Polaris 6 or the RP 70 Winter?
The Polaris 6 led 1 of the 1 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Polaris 6 led 1 of the 1 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Polaris 6 81% from 6 reviews; the RP 70 Winter has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Polaris 6 is made in 92 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the RP 70 Winter in 47 (14 to 19 inch). 47 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Polaris 6 is graded C for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the RP 70 Winter C and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.