BARUM INTRODUCES QUARTARIS 6: NEXT-GENERATION ALL-SEASON TIRE WITH IMPROVED WINTER TRACTION AND WEAR PERFORMANCE

Barum is expanding its all-season portfolio with the new Quartaris 6. The latest generation tire has been developed to improve winter traction, braking stability and wear performance under year-round operating conditions.

“With the Quartaris 6, we focused on further optimizing key performance parameters for all-season use,” says Erika Rapčanová, Lead Development Engineer. “The tire combines improved winter capability with stable dry and wet braking characteristics, while delivering consistent wear performance over its service life.”

The development of the Quartaris 6 focuses on three core areas: winter traction, braking performance and mileage.

A directional V-shaped tread pattern ensures strong grip on snow-covered roads, supported by a high density of sipes that enhances snow-to-snow traction. For dry and wet conditions, the new tread design increases stiffness and enlarges the contact area, supporting shorter braking distances on dry roads and consistent handling.

In addition, optimized polymer compounds working with silica enhance grip and braking performance on wet surfaces.

A redesigned tread layout ensures optimized force distribution across the footprint. This reduces tread wear and abrasion, resulting in higher mileage.

Efficiency was a further development target. The new tire construction reduces energy loss and improves rolling resistance, contributing to lower fuel consumption and extended range for electric vehicles.