P33 of 51
Beat 31% of the field
Barum Bravuris 3HM Test Results
Tested 2014 to 2017
3 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Barum Bravuris 3HM averages a finish of 17th.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 17thAverage finish
- 35%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
5 tests, 2014 to 2017
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 35%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Barum Bravuris 3HM. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Primacy 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Apollo Alnac 4g
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 BFGoodrich gGrip
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental Premium Contact 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
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 3HM This tire | 5 | 0 | 17th | 35% |
| Barum Bravuris 5HM Successor | 11 | 0 | 22nd | 25% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Barum Bravuris 3HM has generally finished below the middle in full summer tests, with predictable wet handling more convincing than dry response or comfort. Test World placed it tenth of 16 in 2014 and eleventh of 15 in 2015, while ACE ranked it ninth of 11 in 2014. Both Test World assessments praised wet handling and behavior without sudden surprises. The 2015 test also described short wet braking distances, although that did not mean high grip in every wet discipline: aquaplaning resistance was specifically poor.
Slow, vague steering on dry roads and low ride comfort recur in both Test World verdicts. In 2014 the tire was stable but lacked grip and felt hard on uneven surfaces; the 2015 test again found dry handling insufficient and also criticised noise. The larger braking overviews were mixed, with 20th of 50 in Auto Bild's 2016 Market Overview and 33rd of 51 in its 2017 Summer Tire Shootout. Those rankings do not establish a consistent braking advantage across tests. The record therefore supports manageable wet handling, with repeated compromises in response and comfort and a separate standing-water concern.
Performance Strengths
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Good wet handling praised by Test World in both 2014 and 2015.
Good handling on wet roads
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
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Behavior at the limit
Moderate
Details
- Predictable behavior without major surprises praised by Test World in 2014.
- Not prone to sudden loss of adhesion according to Test World in 2015.
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Short wet stopping distances noted by Test World in 2015.
short braking distance on wet roads
- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
Performance Weaknesses
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Steering feel
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Slow dry steering response criticised by Test World in 2014 and 2015, with vague behavior in 2015.
react slowly to steering and are vague
- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)the tires react too slowly
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
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Ride comfort
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Low comfort criticised by Test World in both 2014 and 2015, especially on uneven surfaces in 2014.
Comfort is low
- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)it's a hard tire that becomes immediately apparent on uneven surfaces
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
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Dry grip
Moderate
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Stable but limited dry grip according to Test World in 2014.
- Relatively low grip and insufficient dry handling noted by Test World in 2015.
while they're stable the grip isn't great
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Minor
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Poor aquaplaning resistance specifically criticised by Test World in 2015.
the tires are too easy to aquaplane
- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Relatively high noise criticised by Test World in 2015.
noise level is relatively high
- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Barum Bravuris 3HM (2 tests) and 57 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet handling strength in 1 of 2 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 2 tests 29 praise, 1 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip weakness in 1 of 2 tests 22 praise, 3 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort weakness in 2 of 2 tests 13 praise, 4 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance weakness in 1 of 2 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Value for money no test mentions it 22 praise, 0 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life no test mentions it 15 praise, 1 criticise of 57 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2017 1 test
2016 1 test
P20 of 50
Beat 53% of the field
2015 1 test
P11 of 15
Beat 29% of the field
2015 Test World Summer Tire Test
The Barum Bravuris 3 HM has short braking distance on wet roads, and generally cope well with emergency situations, despite the relatively low grip. However, the tires are too easy to aquaplane. On dry surfaces they react slowly to steering and are vague, but at least they not prone to sudden loss of adhesion. Braking performance is only average. Comfort is low, and noise level is relatively high.
2014 2 tests
P10 of 16
Beat 40% of the field
2014 Test World Summer Tire Test
A balanced tire. The wet grip is slightly lower than the best tires, but the Barum has good accountability in all situations without any major handling surprises. On dry roads the tires react too slowly, and while they're stable the grip isn't great. Disadvantage - it's a hard tire that becomes immediately apparent on uneven surfaces
P9 of 11
Beat 20% of the field
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