Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 6 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 16 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Barum Polaris 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Barum Polaris 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Barum Polaris 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 6 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.8 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 6
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 6 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 10.6 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Barum Polaris 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 10.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to no data for the Barum Polaris 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Barum Polaris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 8.7 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 13.0 for the Barum Polaris 6.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 6 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 13.0 for the Barum Polaris 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 6 or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Barum Polaris 6 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Barum Polaris 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Polaris 6 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Polaris 6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 6 appears in 3 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in 13, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →