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Barum Bravuris 5HM

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The Barum Bravuris 5HM is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
78%
Wet Grip
72%
Road Feedback
66%
Handling
74%
Wear
65%
Comfort
70%
Buy again
60%
27 Reviews
69% Average
227,320 miles driven
11 Tests (avg: 22nd)
Barum Bravuris 5HM

Barum Bravuris 5HM

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
6.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Off road
81.1
0.53x / 5 tests
Value
77
0.42x / 9 tests
Wet
71.4
2x / 21 tests
Comfort
59.4
0.32x / 7 tests
Dry
58.7
1.8x / 12 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
80.6
4 tests
Handling
67
8 tests
Braking
65.5
20 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 11
Publications: 5
Period: 2019 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 27
Avg Rating: 69.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.27
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test Moottori 2025 205/55 R16 7/8 5 metrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 24/50 12 metrics
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 34/48 2 metrics
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 13/18 0 metrics
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 44/44 2 metrics
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 235/35 R19 13/15 9 metrics
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 15/17 1 metrics
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 29/53 2 metrics
2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 255/55 R18 6/10 14 metrics
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 42/49 2 metrics
2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test Auto Navigator 2019 205/55 R16 13/18 5 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
11
Tests
22nd
Average
6th
Best
44th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
7th/8
Scoring 8.3 overall, the Barum tire shows good resistance to aquaplaning but struggles more with wet grip in other situations. Its dry road performance is acceptable but not remarkable. The tire'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.
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview
225/45 R18 • 2023
34th/48
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2023
24th/50
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
165/70 R 14 81 T C B 70
165/70 R 14 85 T XL C B 71
185/70 R 14 88 H C B 70
185/70 R 14 88 T C B 70
175/65 R 14 82 H C B 70
175/65 R 14 82 T C B 70
175/65 R 14 86 T XL C B 71
185/60 R 14 82 H C B 70
15 inch
185/65 R 15 88 T C B 70
185/65 R 15 88 H C B 70
185/65 R 15 92 T XL C B 71
195/55 R 15 85 V C B 71
195/65 R 15 91 H C B 71
195/65 R 15 91 V C B 71
195/65 R 15 91 T C B 71
195/65 R 15 95 T XL C B 72
195/65 R 15 95 H XL C B 72
16 inch
205/55 R 16 91 V C B 71
205/55 R 16 91 H C B 71
205/55 R 16 91 W D B 71
205/55 R 16 94 V XL C B 72
205/60 R 16 92 H C B 71
205/60 R 16 96 W XL C B 72
215/60 R 16 99 H XL C B 72
215/60 R 16 99 V XL C B 72
215/70 R 16 100 H C B 71
205/60 R 16 92 V C B 71
17 inch
205/50 R 17 93 Y XL C B 72
215/45 R 17 91 Y XL C B 72
215/55 R 17 94 V C B 71
225/45 R 17 91 Y D B 71
225/45 R 17 94 Y XL C B 72
225/50 R 17 98 Y XL C B 72
235/65 R 17 108 V XL C B 72
215/55 R 17 94 W C B 71
225/50 R 17 98 V XL C B 72
225/60 R 17 99 V C B 71
215/55 R 17 94 Y C B 71
205/50 R 17 89 V C B 71
205/50 R 17 93 V XL C B 72
18 inch
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL D B 72
235/60 R 18 107 W XL C B 72
245/40 R 18 97 Y XL C B 72
245/45 R 18 100 Y XL C B 72
255/35 R 18 94 Y XL C B 73
235/60 R 18 103 V C B 71
19 inch
235/35 R 19 91 Y XL D B 72
20 inch
245/35 R 20 95 Y XL C B 72
255/45 R 20 105 Y XL C B 73
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Review Summary

Based on 25 user reviews

Drivers’ experiences with the Barum Bravuris 5HM are mixed. Many praise its value, comfort/low noise (initially), and decent dry/wet grip for normal driving, with several high-mileage reports. However, a significant number cite poor braking (especially dry/wet emergencies), rapid/uneven wear, increasing noise and vibrations over time, soft/squishy handling response, and isolated durability issues.

Strengths
  • Good value/price
  • Comfortable ride
  • Low noise when new
  • Acceptable dry grip for normal driving
  • Predictable/progressive behavior at the limit
  • Good mileage for some users
Areas for Improvement
  • Braking performance concerns (dry and wet)
  • Rapid front wear for several users
  • Road noise increases with wear
  • Soft/squishy handling response
  • Wet grip below expectations for some

Top 3 Barum Bravuris 5HM Reviews

Given 50% while driving a SEAT Leon FR Plus (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 30,000 average miles
I got them on the front tires with my second hand Seat Leon Mk4, almost new when i got the car ~90%. Ok tires, didnt have any trouble in the dry either the wet, although tires wanted to spin at some specific roundabouts when i wanted to launch somewhat quick. Ok handling and comfort, squishy sidewall that didn't like rapid direction changes. Lasted ~30.000km but the noise they developed at the last ~15.000 was really horrendous, lots of road noise on certain roads. They developed a slight imbalance at the last ~10.000km, but nothing extraordinary, i waited until they weared out to change them. I changed them for a set of Pirelli P7C2, first impressions Pirelli's are a lot better in road noise and handling.
Helpful 1069
November 21, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Opel Vectra B (185/70 R14) on a combination of roads for 30,000 easy going miles
High mileage tire, 50000km till TWI
Helpful 889
January 27, 2025
Given 94% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa (225/45 R16) on mostly town for 1,200 average miles
Had them fitted on my Corsa excellent all round tire for normal driving conditions. I have tire learning app on my car But overall a good tire buy.
Helpful 1030
October 23, 2023

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Given 83% while driving a Toyota Yaris (175/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Very good tire.
Helpful 799
June 12, 2024
Given 63% while driving a Mercedes Benz E220Cdi (245/45 R17) on mostly town for 6,500 average miles
I have Barum Bravuris 5hm 245/45/17 on a Mercedes Benz E class, at first they seemed ok,after 10.000 km the noise is unbeliveble, I can not stay in the car any more with these tires, it's like an air plane taking off... At first I thought I had a damaged bearing on the front axle,I can feel the vabrions in the steering wheel and on the pedals, even on the floor of the car, I checked ..they were ok, I went to check the aligment ..it was ok, everithing was green on the screen... When temperature outside is above 33 degrees the noise dissapears almost 80%. When temperature outside is between 15-25 degrees it's the worst, the vibration starts once I get to 40km/h, it sounds like a really damaged bearing.. and I have all 4 tires Barum Bravuris
Helpful 885
August 17, 2023
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Given 72% while driving a Citroën C Elysee (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Considerably softer rubber than average. I drive a car with possibly the worst sound insulation of the 202th decade but these tires make it tolerable. Slightly lacking firmness as weather gets hotter: road feedback is squishy/late but holds on after weight balance is maintained. Not unsafe but definitely not suitable for harsh maneuvers. Slippage is controllable and progressive.

I used the same tires with lower sides on a different car for 200kms. Firmness is greatly improved.

Braking stability is acceptable on a B-sedan with drums on rear wheels. Keeps the line when hard braking from 150kph.

I would expect slight increase in consumption. Cant measure though. First set of tires on this car, cant compare.

Would buy again as a budget product.
Helpful 771
June 24, 2023
Given 80% while driving a Toyota Avensis estate 1.8 petrol (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Have these tires on Toyota Avensis for the first summer season, before I had Michelin Primacy 3 as original part from Toyota. These Barums are comparable, dry grip is absolutely OK for normal driving, wet is OK to. Tires are very comfortable and silent compare to the old Michelins or used Nokian WR D4, which I'm using for winter.
Helpful 892
April 27, 2023
Given 34% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 tdi 103kw 4motion (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
Bought the tires since the wheels I bought had Barum Bravuris 3HM on them and these tires had surprising amount of grip. The 5HM were on sale for 75€/piece.
Overall first impression is not good. Coming from Hankook Ventus Prime 3, these tires lack latitudinal and longitudinal grip and tend to understeer when cornering harder. The steering has a delay in it even though the sidewalls, having 95 weight index, are rather stiff. But the tires are noticeably cheaper than Hankook tires so let's not draw conclusions yet.
But it keeps getting worse.
As the Hankook tires wore down to 4.5mm in just 15000 km thanks to a whole summer full of spirited driving on Estonian country roads, I decided to try to drive "normally" with the Barum tires. At the end of the season, after about 10 000 km of average commuting, these tires had 5mm of thread left.
At the middle of the next summer, one of the tires developed a hump, even though no potholes were ever hit with these tires.

If it isn't obvious by now, I'll never buy non-premium tires again. I'd rather drive on used premium tires than new cheap tires.
Helpful 949
April 26, 2023
Given 62% while driving a Mazda 3 SkyactiV (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
These were mounted on my 2016 Mazda 3 when I recently bought it used. Tires were brand new. Have driven approx 1000km so far, so these are initial impressions. Fine value tire for commuting. Soft sidewalls, so comfort is good. Fuel economy also seems to be good. Steering response and handling not so sharp, but ok. They're not sporty tires. Noise level seems acceptable on all but the roughest asphalt. Grip in wet and dry seems acceptable. The one time the car did start to slide in the wet, it was progressive and predictable. Too early to comment on wear
Helpful 949
April 26, 2023
Given 57% while driving a BMW 525i (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,500 average miles
I have had these on two separate cars (2008 Audi A4 and E34 BMW 525i) and on both cars I had a tire blow on me while on the highway. I originally bought them because they weren't the cheapest or most expensive so I figured they would be decent but I would never purchase these again. They also seem to lose air easily. I parked my Audi for a few weeks and the tires are all completely flat and the tire pressure doesn't hold great on my BMW either. I would definitely go buy new tires if I hadn't purchased these less than 10k miles ago. I don't recommend these to anyone.
Helpful 1013
November 6, 2022
Given 63% while driving a Volvo S60 R AWD (/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
pros: -price is very low for a more all season performance tire. -firm steering feel. -great straight line grip. - good wear characteristics. - fair noise levels. - does not make a lot of noise when pushed to its limits or when slipping. note awd vehicle. cons: - likes to understeer when pushed. - low cold weather grip. - very low snow and ice grip. - very firm ride does not absorb bumps well. solid performer for the price. tire are not very good at the limit. s60r have a lot of understeer naturally. these tires tire do not grip very well for a vehicle that likes to understeer. ride is firm and sporty. noise is acceptable.
Helpful 872
April 3, 2022
Given 90% while driving a Infiniti Q50 (/40 R18) on mostly town for 4,000 average miles
I've purchased 3 complete sets of these for 3 very different cars: Subaru Legacy 3.6, Infiniti Q50, & Lexus SC430. Combining the overall experience, I'm very pleased with these tires. Cost is very good yet the tire competes with much more expensive products. Road noise is low. Grip (Infiniti) was great in snow. Rain (Subaru) was equally good. Mountain roads (Lexus) were surprisingly good, especially considering the weight of the SC430. I'm almost in need of tires for my 335i & am seriously considering putting these on instead of the more expensive performance tires that are on it now. I recommend these tires. A daily commute car or weekend leisure vehicle will do well.
Helpful 915
March 24, 2022
Given 100% while driving a Kia Motors Niro (/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 300 miles
I just had these Barum Bravuris 5HM tires put on my vehicle, and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised with my initial impression of them. I haven't yet driven them in the rain, but the dry grip is great, the ride is smooth even on bumpy roads, and they are quiet at hwy speeds. They are responsive in city and hwy traffic both, and they have a nice smooth ride quality.
Helpful 982
March 3, 2022
Ford Kuga (/45 R19) on mostly motorways for 400 easy going miles
First impressions of this tire is that the rubber seams to be quite soft, softer than normal for a summer tire. Car seams to move around on the road more than normal also. Only done 400 miles so far so to early to give any rates. Seam to be comfortable and quiet at 70 mph.
Helpful 985
November 24, 2021
Given 57% while driving a Ford Mustang gt (/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
I have these tires on the front. I got the tires in march of 2021 and it is now 6 months and 15,000 miles later they are in need of replacement. most of my driving is done city or highway driving 50 miles a day at the bare minimum. They are pretty good on dry road but when it comes to wet road the tires don't like it. and braking in the rain? for me at least is a no go because i have no abs.
Helpful 823
September 2, 2021
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