Barum Bravuris 3HM Reviews - Page 2

Given 81% while driving a Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
Ive just bought my second set of these tyres, they have lasted 13000 miles on front and the rears have 5mm left after 12000 miles. Ive done over 100,000 miles in the ownership on this car and have tried various tyres.These are great economical tyres for commuting, they provide more than enough grip in the wet and dry, they dont hydroplane doing 70-75 on a very wet motorway even while at 1.6mm on fronts and have great grip in the dry. Ive tried pirelli p7 which last about 8000 miles on front tyres and PS3 which last about 10000 miles on fronts if I recall. If you want a tyre to drive normally on a normal car then buy them you wont find any other tyre as good as these for the money. If you want a tyre for grip and performance for a high performance car (something with more than 400hp not your average 330d) then go buy a premium brand tyre for maximum grip. Ive also tried budget tyres on this car (landsail/accelera phi) and they are terrible in the wet, a 1.6mm pirelli p7 will out perform most 8mm new budget tyres in the wet! There is no point in buying them on a daily driver. These barums are not budget tyres they are mid range and honestly have more than enough dry and wet grip but it ofcourse wont be as grippy as most premium brand tyres. I hope my experience with trying many tyres helps someone unsure about trying these.
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2017
Given 97% while driving a BMW X5 3.0 diesel (255/55 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Great tyre for the price, got them for 300€.
Very quite,good handling, i like the rim protection, it works perfectly when hitting a pothole or when just parking close to the sidewalks.
Will definitely buy them again.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on November 13, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Nissan Micra (195/55 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
I have fitted those surprisingly good tires replacing some ridiculous narrow 175/60 R15 Maxxis something, now my Micra K13 (called March in Brazil) has as much grip as its power requires. I have been searching alot to choose those and I coudnt be happier with them! Its very silent and comfortable, the dry grip is what you would expect from a good non sport tyre but the wet grip is where u can see its quality!
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on November 3, 2017
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Given 77% while driving a Lexus IS350 (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 500 average miles
Not to bad for The price
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on October 29, 2017
Given 93% while driving a Opel insignia (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
very good tyre in a very good price. Bought them 380 euros all four of them here in Greece.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on October 25, 2017
Given 73% while driving a Volvo 2.0 T5 Saloon (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
aquaplanes in relatively little road water - bad point
seems good wear so far for mileage - good point
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on October 7, 2017
Given 94% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
GREAT TIRE FOR GOOD PRICE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on September 11, 2017
Given 60% while driving a Vauxhall Insignia CDTI 160 (225/55 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 6,000 easy going miles
Dry grip is ok but wet grip is poor in heavy rain
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on August 29, 2017
Given 99% while driving a Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
I've used tires from well-known Pirelli, Firestone and Goodyear brands, and I'm pretty sure Barum is the best tire I've had since Michelin. A great tire for a great price!
They are not very beautiful but they are great.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on August 28, 2017
Given 90% while driving a Fiat Punto Mk2b Sporting 1.4 (195/50 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 60 spirited miles
This is the initial review of them after driven 60 miles (30 on dry and extreme hot weather of Greece on a mountain road and 30 on a very wet motorway with lots of trapped water - perfect for testing aquaplanning).

I substituted 4 Michelin PS3 that had been on the car for 2 1/2 years and 47500 km (30000 miles). They were awful after 10-15k, although the thread depth was within the legal limit. Actually the rear had plenty left. They were really performing bad on the hot dry tarmac during the Greek summer. Were awful last year, still awful this year :p

Barum are as expected, not a sport tire, extremely good initial grip, good aquaplaning resistance and very comfortable ride as they are quite soft. You can easily drive fast with these, just the handling is not as great as with a stiffer sidewall tire.
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on July 27, 2017
Given 86% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLS 320 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 6,000 miles
Had my car 4 years now in which time it has munched its way through rear sets of Nokian Z lines, and Nexen N'Fera SU1's and Nexen N8000's in under 12 months and I'm a pretty easy going type of driver. I've now put 6k miles under these Barum's without any noticeable reduction in tread depth and no noticeable loss of grip from the Nokians and Nexens. I'm very, very impressed with these Barum tyres and they seem nigh on perfect for a big, powerful and heavy rear drive car like mine and if they continue to grip and wear as well as they have so far, I'll be back with an update in another 6k with even better scores than I've given here.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on July 2, 2017
Given 96% while driving a BMW 218d Active Tourer (255/35 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Replaced Pirelli p zero, brilliant tyres. Love barum, don't go for anything else!
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on June 6, 2017