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Barum Bravuris 2 Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2013 4 publications

Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Barum Bravuris 2 averages a finish of 13th.

  • 5Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 13thAverage finish
  • 33%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Barum Bravuris 2

5 tests, 2011 to 2013

0%50%100%201120122013Average 33%2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011): P10 of 15, Beat 36% of the field2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P9 of 15, Beat 43% of the field2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012): P8 of 9, Beat 13% of the field2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P27 of 54, Beat 51% of the field2013 Test World Summer Tire Test (2013): P10 of 13, Beat 25% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
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  • Average 33%
The latest test

2013 Test World Summer Tire Test P10 of 13

The Barum has acceptable results in the wet, thanks to its predictable reactions and balance behaviors they allow you to make a quick lap time. However, in an emergency, these tires behave nervously and can dramatically lose traction on the rear axle. During quick maneuvers on dry pavement, the Barum respond too slowly, and the braking distance is one of the longest in the test. The Barum also gladly informs the driver of the road bumps, and they were also unable to compete with the leaders during the rolling resistance test.

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Barum Bravuris 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
BFGoodrich gGrip 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Continental Premium Contact 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

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

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Barum Bravuris Predecessor 0 - - -
Barum Bravuris 2 This tire 5 0 13th 33%
Barum Bravuris 3 Successor 1 0 37th 23%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Barum Bravuris 2 generally finished below midfield across five tests, with value and rolling resistance more convincing than handling. It was 8th of 9 in the 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test and 9th of 15 in the 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test. Both praised low rolling resistance and price, but noted sluggish responses or understeer. The 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test placed it 10th of 15, praised rolling resistance and found no major weakness, despite average wet performance.

Test World placed it 10th of 13 in 2013 and found an unusual rolling-resistance weakness against the otherwise favorable pattern. Acceptable wet laps and predictable balance contrasted with nervous emergency behavior and a sudden loss of rear traction. Dry responses were slow, dry braking among the longest, and bumps were noticeable. Aquaplaning also varied: Auto Bild praised it in 225/45 R17, whereas Autoreview criticised it in 205/55 R16. The separate 2013 54 Tire Braking Test placed it 27th of 54 but adds no discipline detail. No award is recorded. The record favors price and often efficiency, with less consistent support for comfort, wet behavior or quick dry responses.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Barum Bravuris 2 (4 tests) and 116 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Value for money strength in 2 of 4 tests 42 praise, 0 criticise of 116 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Road noise weakness in 1 of 4 tests 40 praise, 8 criticise of 116 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort weakness in 2 of 4 tests 21 praise, 1 criticise of 116 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling weakness in 2 of 4 tests 12 praise, 2 criticise of 116 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

Every test, newest first 5

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

2013 2 tests
P10 of 13 Beat 25% of the field

2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

Test World 205/55 R16

The Barum has acceptable results in the wet, thanks to its predictable reactions and balance behaviors they allow you to make a quick lap time. However, in an emergency, these tires behave nervously and can dramatically lose traction on the rear axle. During quick maneuvers on dry pavement, the Barum respond too slowly, and the braking distance is one of the longest in the test. The Barum also gladly informs the driver of the road bumps, and they were also unable to compete with the leaders during the rolling resistance test.

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance

2012 2 tests
2011 1 test
P10 of 15 Beat 36% of the field

2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test

205/55 r16

The Barum Bravuris 2 performed honorably with good scores in every test proving no major weakness.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 2

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