The Barum Bravuris 5HM is a mid-range summer touring tire that majors on value and efficiency, feeling comfortable and easy-going in normal commuting. In everyday dry conditions many drivers find it perfectly adequate, and the low rolling resistance seen in testing can help fuel economy. The trade-off is clear: both independent tests and a notable share of owners report weaker braking and less secure handling-especially in the wet-so it suits relaxed driving more than pushing on.
Owners commonly highlight the Bravuris 5HM as a good-price tire with a smooth ride and initially low noise, making it appealing for cost-conscious motorway and urban use. Some also report strong mileage, although experiences vary and several drivers mention rapid or uneven front-axle wear.
Where the tire is consistently criticised is in dynamic performance. Professional testing repeatedly places it below average for wet braking and wet handling, and also flags shortcomings in dry braking/handling. User feedback aligns with this, describing a soft, “squishy” feel with slower steering response and reduced confidence under braking, with wet grip a frequent concern. Noise is another mixed area: while it can start off quiet, both tests and users note that road noise can become more pronounced over time or on certain surfaces. Overall, it's best viewed as an economy-focused touring option prioritising running costs over maximum safety margins and sharpness.
The quick answer
Owners say70%from 28 owner reviews56% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, WetComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.
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.
Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking ·Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3
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Across the 10 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Barum Bravuris 5HM stops 11% longer than premium rivals, 5.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 39/100, and owners rate it 7.2/10 in the wet from 28 reviews.
How good is the Barum Bravuris 5HM in the dry?
Across the 9 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Barum Bravuris 5HM stops 9.1% longer than premium rivals, 5% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 19/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 28 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Barum Bravuris 5HM?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Barum Bravuris 5HM's rolling resistance is 12.2% lower than premium rivals, 11.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 8.4% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Barum Bravuris 5HM last?
Based on test and owner data, the Barum Bravuris 5HM is expected to last around 22,558 miles (36,303 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Barum Bravuris 5HM have?
Barum gives it no mileage warranty.
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What do owners say about the Barum Bravuris 5HM?
Across 28 owner ratings the Barum Bravuris 5HM averages 70%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.7. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 48% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Barum Bravuris 5HM's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Barum Bravuris 5HM most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Barum Bravuris 5HM?
Owners rate the Barum Bravuris 5HM 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 26 reviews.
How well do the Barum Bravuris 5HM wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Barum Bravuris 5HM 6.7 out of 10 for wear across 26 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Barum Bravuris 5HM again?
56% of owners say they would buy the Barum Bravuris 5HM again, based on the 25 owner reviews that answered the question. 28% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Barum Bravuris 5HM's ride comfort?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Bravuris 5HM, 10 mention ride comfort: 8 praise it (comfortable ride) and 2 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "Soft sidewalls, so comfort is good". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Barum Bravuris 5HM's dry grip?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Bravuris 5HM, 9 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "dry grip is absolutely OK for normal driving". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Barum Bravuris 5HM's road noise?
Of the 24 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Bravuris 5HM, 9 mention road noise: 5 praise it (quiet) and 4 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "they are quiet at hwy speeds". Read those reviews
What does the Barum Bravuris 5HM replace?
The Barum Bravuris 5HM is the successor to the Barum Bravuris 3HM in Barum's range.
What sizes does the Barum Bravuris 5HM come in?
The Barum Bravuris 5HM is available in 188 sizes, ranging from 155-295/30-80 R14-21.
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Overall, drivers describe the Barum Bravuris 5HM as a strong-value budget tire with generally comfortable ride quality and acceptable everyday grip, especially in the dry. Many higher-rated reviews praise low noise when new and good all-round performance for normal commuting, with some reporting strong mileage. However, a sizable group report serious downsides such as road noise that grows loud over time, soft/squishy handling with delayed steering response, and inconsistent wet grip/braking, with several also seeing rapid front-tire wear.
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Owner ratings averaged from 28 ratings
Owner score70%
Dry Grip78%
Handling75%
Wet Grip72%
Comfort70%
Road Feedback67%
Wear67%
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“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...”
“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...”
“I have 2009 2.0tdi passàt, I have done 30,000miles not kms on them, rotated at 15000, still 2000left on the front. Grip in wet good, dry good, I drive hard into bends. Used on 50% motorway and 50% irish country roads...”
Drives quite well, haven't got a lot of others to compare with. Can be a bit finicky in wet conditions in a front wheel drive car under acceleration.
Noise is OK, can be a bit sensitive in the morning after standing all night long where it feels like they have flat spots (pressure is 34 psi on all four), but after some driving that disappears completely.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
