Barum Bravuris 5HM - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

22nd

Average Position

6th

Best Result

44th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 11 summer tests, the Barum Bravuris 5HM trends as a budget-oriented tire with weak braking and handling in both dry and wet, but with occasional competence in aquaplaning and clear efficiency advantages. Average overall position (21.8) is pulled down by frequent bottom-third finishes in braking-centric tests, though there are isolated mid-pack or better results in specific sizes and utility-focused metrics (SUV off-road traction, rolling resistance, value/price). Noise is generally mediocre to loud.
Overall, the tire's standout trait is low rolling resistance (and sometimes low weight/price), while core safety metrics-especially wet and dry braking-are consistently below average. Best use cases are economy-focused drivers prioritizing fuel consumption over dynamic safety margins.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Strong
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 SUV 4x4 test (6.68 kg/t)
• 5th/15 rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+6.7% from best)
• 3rd/50 fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (+1.8% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• 3rd/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Moottori (+0.6% from best)
• 4th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+2.9% from best)
Value/Price and Weight Moderate
• Price 2nd/10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+10.1% from best) and tire weight 1st/10
• Tire weight 11th/50 in 2023 ADAC (+9.2% from best)
Light Off-road Traction (SUV context) Moderate
• 1st/10 gravel traction in 2020 SUV 4x4
• 2nd/10 sand traction in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+0.5% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong
• 7th/8 dry braking in 2025 Moottori (+9.1% from best)
• 48th/49 dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+17.4% from best)
• 49th/53 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (+14.4% from best)
• 14th/15 dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+4.5% from best)
Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong
• 7th/8 wet braking in 2025 Moottori (+11.5% from best)
• 38th/49 wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+25.8% from best)
• 29th/50 wet braking in 2023 ADAC (+20.3% from best)
• 16th/17 wet braking in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (+19.6% from best)
• 12th/15 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+24% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate
• 15th/15 noise in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (+4.1% from best)
• 47th/50 noise in 2023 ADAC (+4.8% from best)
• 9th/10 noise in 2020 SUV 4x4 (+3.3% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3

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 ...

Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking

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2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Barum Bravuris 5HM shows slight weaknesses on both dry and wet roads and does not get more than a satisfactory rating in these criteria. Therefore, the tire is classified as recommendable in th...

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2022 Summer Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Conditionally Recommended.

Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling

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2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

The Barum Bravuris 5HM is the worst tire in dry braking and very weak in the wet. It has very low fuel consumption and slightly better than average wear.

Weak:
Wet Braking

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