The Barum Brillantis 2 is a summer touring tire with favorable owner feedback on value, steering feel and generally quiet running. Wet-road confidence is mixed, and independent tests show variable grip and wear rather than a consistent advantage.
The quick answer
Owners say71%from 31 owner reviews73% would buy againRead the reviews
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 January 2025.
Across 31 owner ratings the Barum Brillantis 2 averages 71%. Owners rate Wear highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Barum Brillantis 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Barum Brillantis 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Barum Brillantis 2?
Owners rate the Barum Brillantis 2 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 25 reviews.
How well do the Barum Brillantis 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Barum Brillantis 2 7.8 out of 10 for wear across 25 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Barum Brillantis 2 again?
73% of owners say they would buy the Barum Brillantis 2 again, based on the 30 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Barum Brillantis 2's road noise?
Of the 25 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Brillantis 2, 13 mention road noise: 9 praise it (quiet) and 4 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "They are noticeably much quieter". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Barum Brillantis 2's value for money?
Of the 25 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Brillantis 2, 12 mention value for money: 12 praise it (good value) and 0 criticise it (poor value). One owner wrote: "price/performance ratio is really good". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Barum Brillantis 2's wet grip?
Of the 25 owner reviews analyzed for the Barum Brillantis 2, 12 mention wet grip: 6 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "better grip both in the dry and particularly the wet". Read those reviews
What does the Barum Brillantis 2 replace?
The Barum Brillantis 2 is the successor to the Barum Brillantis in Barum's range.
What sizes does the Barum Brillantis 2 come in?
The Barum Brillantis 2 is available in 52 sizes, ranging from 135-265/60-80 R13-18.
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Value is the most consistent positive for the Barum Brillantis 2, praised by nearly half of owners. Steering feel and dry handling also attract favorable comments, while quiet running is mentioned more often than excessive noise, though both experiences occur. Wet grip is evenly split between praise and criticism, with several drivers describing a loss of confidence or front-end grip in wet corners. Later-mileage accounts support useful tread life, but there are also reports of rapid wear, so it is not universal. The feedback generally favors ordinary, cost-conscious driving, with wet-road behavior the main reservation.
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Owner ratings averaged from 31 ratings
Owner score71%
Wear78%
Dry Grip77%
Comfort77%
Road Feedback68%
Handling67%
Wet Grip60%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 70%
“I had these tires fitted on my VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI and I drove on them for about 40k and the remaing trend was about 70% (they were always fitted at the rear). These tires are honest cheap tires very predictable with an...”
“This is, by far, the worst tire I have ever bought. I was swayed by an AutoTrader review, which compared it to premium brands. I don't know how they managed to find this tire anything other than atrocious. The fact is...”
“(see review March 9, 2012) Easy decision to go Barum Brillantis 2s again. Amazing value as previous ones lasted nearly 38,000 miles (down to bars). They were 3 months on the rear then 9 months on the front, then 10...”
I had these tires fitted on my VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI and I drove on them for about 40k and the remaing trend was about 70% (they were always fitted at the rear). These tires are honest cheap tires very predictable with an average to low grip on all surfaces, the grip difference between dry and wet in barely noticeable since even on dry roads the grip level is quite low. The strong points are the good comfort level and the extreme longevity, I believe it would be possible to drive for at least 80k on these tires rotating them front and rear. I recommend these tires for careful drivers who drive lots of kilomteres per year.
Member
Renault
185/65 R15
25,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average
Barum is not a premium tire but price/performance ratio is really good.
I am satified with my pruchase.
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I drove Barum Brilliantis 2 tires for at least 50,000 kms. Now after 7 years for safety reasons I have to buy new tires. However, there is some flesh left in these tires.
The wt grip is okish, but over the 7 years I wish it was better in emergency braking. Never slipped away laterally though.
The dry grip is good.
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PRO
- Very impressed about how predictable these are on dry road. Drove them to the limit many times on all kinds of terrain, both paved and unpaved.
- Good grip, but not very predictable on wet. Anyway, they're better than ContiEcoContact3 by far.
- Lasted about 30000km (two seasons), but keep in mind I didn't spare them.
CON
- Noisy, especially at cruise speeds.
- Don't expect feedback from the road.
OVERALL
Good value for the money. Not sure if I'd buy them again, as there's plenty to choose from the market in the same range.
Can only compare with the horrendous Toyos I had on the car before but these are much smoother to drive, better grip both in the dry and particularly the wet. The Toyos scared me in the wet a couple of times as they gave up grip without warning and I wasn't driving recklessly. I then changed the Toyos even though they had plenty of tread left on them. The Barums also seem to make the steering a bit lighter which is good as the car doesn't have power steering. They are predictable as well - you know when you are at the edge of grip before you end up in a hedge. Wear is difficult to give an opinion on as the mileage we do is very low but they seem to be wearing evenly. Reasonably priced tire at about £40 each fully fitted and will definitely buy again.
Cheap, trustworthy, comfortable, quiet (enough) and reliable.
Very predictable on dry, less so in the wet, but still within safe limits.
175/80-14 squeals a bit on tight, mountainy hairpins; otherwise car tracks like a train on them and - as far as this kind of car lets you - they are willing to have the car thrown around on them.
Wear is not an issue yet and I also don't expect it to become one.
On original 185/65-15 the car was a bit thrashy on sudden ridges, unloaded. Switching to 175/80-14 gave a very comfortable ride, all-round, on these Barums.
Recommendable - at least for the more conventional driver - and I would certainly buy again.
Amazing value as previous ones lasted nearly 38,000 miles (down to bars). They were 3 months on the rear then 9 months on the front, then 10 months on rear again. They were moved to back when I fitted Conti Eco 5s which lasted only 9 months on front ! (15000 miles !).
The contis were £75 each the Barums £52.
Very happy to have Barums again. They are well suited to rear as the stiffer side wall reduces body roll. Always gripped Ok, always quiet. Very happy to have them again.
(now mixed with very good Goodyear efficient grip performance on front (which were replacements for the poor wearing Contis 2 months ago.))
I will not be buying Conti Ecos again. Barums YES. Excellent Value.
Decided to scrimp on tires again last year, as my motoring interests lay elsewhere. The tires were recommended by the garage, read a couple of reviews and they seemed ok. Got a set fitted, they were cheap.
The dry grip on these tires is good, they had a lot of feedback in the dry and could confidently corner at speed. The wear on them is excellent as well, I would note however that they do squeal a bit on some surfaces. Got some funny looks cornering sharply as they were squealing, for what would seem like not that sharp a corner. Now, on to the wet...
I felt these tires were ok in the wet at first, but have now decided they are pretty dangerous if you are travelling at any speed. They lose grip quickly and you will find yourself understeering towards the kerb. I learned to just deal with this and playfully slide the car about but it's not ideal, I would like to be able to drive properly in the wet with proper tires.
I have ran Barum Bravuris before and they seem about on par with these, if a little better in the wet. I will be replacing these with Uniroyal Rainsport 3's this week and keeping these tires for track days, dry track days. Plenty of tread left on them.
Good Tire if your on a budget, they have worn well which most budgets don't (after about 10,000, still got good most of their tread). The grip is also quite good in the wet, id know breaking heavy on wet & muddy country roads without any ABS and the fact that my tires are quite narrow. My only query is that iv noticed the tire walls are quite soft and flexible when doing the pressures, but this hasn't really changed the steering feedback. A good all-round tire for a small car.
Awful very dangerous tire no grip in the wet like driving on ice.
Average to poor in the dry.
Breaks away easily on roundabouts even in the dry if slihtly pushed.
