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Barum Bravuris 5HM Test Results

Tested 2019 to 2025 5 publications

Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Barum Bravuris 5HM averages a finish of 22nd. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 32% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 16% across 9 tests.

  • 11Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 22ndAverage finish
  • 25%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Barum Bravuris 5HM

11 tests, 2019 to 2025

0%50%100%201920202021202220232025Average 25%2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (2019): P13 of 15, Beat 14% of the field2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P42 of 50, Beat 17% of the field2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2020): P6 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (2021): P29 of 53, Beat 46% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (2021): P15 of 17, Beat 13% of the field2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021): P13 of 15, Beat 14% of the field2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2022): P44 of 50, Beat 12% of the field2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test (2022): P13 of 18, Beat 29% of the field2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2023): P34 of 50, Beat 30% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P24 of 50, Beat 53% of the field2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test (2025): P7 of 8, Beat 14% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test P7 of 8

Scoring 8.3 overall, the Barum tyre shows good resistance to aquaplaning but struggles more with wet grip in other situations. Its dry road performance is acceptable but not remarkable. The tyre's handling becomes less precise when pushed hard in wet conditions, though it remains controllable. Manufactured in Slovakia, Barum (part of Continental) offers a budget-friendly option that makes some compromises in outright performance.

Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3

Record by discipline

Where the Barum Bravuris 5HM finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 9 P29.1 of 32.8 16% -
Dry Handling 3 P10.3 of 14.3 26% -
Wet
Wet Braking 10 P20 of 31.2 32% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P35 of 50 31% -
Wet Handling 4 P7.8 of 12.8 37% -
Straight Aqua 4 P11.5 of 20.8 50% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P14 of 32.5 53% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Gravel Traction 1 P1 of 10 100% 1
Sand Traction 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Grass Traction 1 P7 of 10 33% -
Mud Traction 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Comfort
Noise Strong 5 P16 of 20.2 32% -
Tyre Weight 2 P6 of 30 90% 1
Value
Wear 1 P30 of 50 41% -
Value 1 P33 of 50 35% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P3 of 12.5 86% 1
Fuel Consumption 1 P3 of 50 96% -
Abrasion 1 P35 of 50 31% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Barum Bravuris 5HM. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Firestone RoadHawk 8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind 8 1 7 - 13%
Semperit Speed Life 3 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Continental Premium Contact 6 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Viking Protech Newgen 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Michelin Primacy 4 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
General Altimax One S 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Cooper Zeon CS8 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
BFGoodrich Advantage 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Imperial Ecosport 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Rotalla RU01 S Pace 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
ESA Tecar Spirit Pro 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Tracmax X Privilo TX3 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Barum Bravuris 3HM Predecessor 5 0 17th 35%
Barum Bravuris 5HM This tyre 11 0 22nd 25%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 11 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

Across 11 summer tests, the Barum Bravuris 5HM trends as a budget-oriented tyre with weak braking and handling in both dry and wet, but with occasional competence in aquaplaning and clear efficiency advantages. Average overall position (21.8) is pulled down by frequent bottom-third finishes in braking-centric tests, though there are isolated mid-pack or better results in specific sizes and utility-focused metrics (SUV off-road traction, rolling resistance, value/price). Noise is generally mediocre to loud.

Overall, the tyre's standout trait is low rolling resistance (and sometimes low weight/price), while core safety metrics-especially wet and dry braking-are consistently below average. Best use cases are economy-focused drivers prioritizing fuel consumption over dynamic safety margins.

Performance Strengths

  • Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Strong
    Details
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 SUV 4x4 test (6.68 kg/t)
    • 5th/15 rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+6.7% from best)
    • 3rd/50 fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (+1.8% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate in 1 of 5 tests
    Details
    • 3rd/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Moottori (+0.6% from best)
    • 4th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+2.9% from best)
  • Value/Price and Weight Moderate
    Details
    • Price 2nd/10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+10.1% from best) and tyre weight 1st/10
    • Tyre weight 11th/50 in 2023 ADAC (+9.2% from best)
  • Light Off-road Traction (SUV context) Moderate
    Details
    • 1st/10 gravel traction in 2020 SUV 4x4
    • 2nd/10 sand traction in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+0.5% from best)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 3 of 5 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong
    Details
    • 7th/8 dry braking in 2025 Moottori (+9.1% from best)
    • 48th/49 dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+17.4% from best)
    • 49th/53 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (+14.4% from best)
    • 14th/15 dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+4.5% from best)
  • Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong
    Details
    • 7th/8 wet braking in 2025 Moottori (+11.5% from best)
    • 38th/49 wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+25.8% from best)
    • 29th/50 wet braking in 2023 ADAC (+20.3% from best)
    • 16th/17 wet braking in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (+19.6% from best)
    • 12th/15 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+24% from best)
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    Details
    • 15th/15 noise in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+4.1% from best)
    • 47th/50 noise in 2023 ADAC (+4.8% from best)
    • 9th/10 noise in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+3.3% from best)
  • Wet grip Strong in 3 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Dry grip Moderate in 2 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Moderate in 2 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 5 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Barum Bravuris 5HM (5 tests) and 24 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 5 tests 8 praise, 2 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel weakness in 1 of 5 tests 1 praise, 5 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 5 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 2 of 5 tests 8 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Dry handling no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 0 praise, 4 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 11

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test

Moottori 205/55 R16

Scoring 8.3 overall, the Barum tyre shows good resistance to aquaplaning but struggles more with wet grip in other situations. Its dry road performance is acceptable but not remarkable. The tyre's handling becomes less precise when pushed hard in wet conditions, though it remains controllable. Manufactured in Slovakia, Barum (part of Continental) offers a budget-friendly option that makes some compromises in outright performance.

WeakDry BrakingWet Braking WinnerNokian Hakka Blue 3

2023 2 tests
2022 2 tests
P13 of 18 Beat 29% of the field

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 215/60 R16

The Barum Bravuris 5HM shows slight weaknesses on both dry and wet roads and does not get more than a satisfactory rating in these criteria. Therefore, the tire is classified as recommendable in the sum of its properties. However, its wear behavior is clearly rated as good.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2021 3 tests
P13 of 15 Beat 14% of the field

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 235/35 R19

Conditionally Recommended.

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingNoise WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

P15 of 17 Beat 13% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Barum Bravuris 5HM is the worst tyre in dry braking and very weak in the wet. It has very low fuel consumption and slightly better than average wear.

WeakWet Braking WinnerFalken Azenis FK510

2020 2 tests
P6 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild 255/55 R18

StrongGravel TractionSand TractionTyre WeightRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingNoise WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2019 1 test

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