Barum Quartaris 5 review
The Barum Quartaris 5 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in comfort and longevity for casual drivers. While it provides reliable performance in dry and light snow conditions, it exhibits limitations in grip and traction when pushed during spirited driving or in heavy rain.
Owners rate it 20.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83%By road tests
62.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Barum Quartaris 5 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in comfort and longevity for casual drivers. While it provides reliable performance in dry and light snow conditions, it exhibits limitations in grip and traction when pushed during spirited driving or in heavy rain.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and stability
- High value for the price point
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Capable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Reduced traction during aggressive cornering
- Tendency to lose grip on wet surfaces
- Audible noise levels when driving through standing water
Worth knowing
- Users report consistent performance across varied seasonal conditions over long-term usage, specifically noting the rubber compound remains soft even after 50,000 km.
- The tire is best suited for casual, daily commuting rather than performance-oriented driving styles.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 16th of 16 | |
| Value | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
19th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 34th of 35 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
19th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 29th of 32 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
18th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 30th of 31 |