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Atlas Polarbear 2

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Atlas Polarbear 2 is an economy Central European winter tire with lower-field test placings and a substantial measured wet-braking deficit. Its limited test record identifies no clear strength.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 37th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P40 of 51 · 2020 See every test

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.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 5,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 63sizes available
Atlas Polarbear 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Atlas Polarbear 2

6.5/10

Better than 38% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2020 38% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 38% 6.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 27% 33% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 14% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 60% of the test figure. The other 40% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P40 / 51
  2. 2016 2016 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P34 / 49 Placing only
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Atlas Polarbear 2 averages a finish of 37th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
37th Average
34th Best
40th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20202020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P40 / 51
20162016 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P34 / 49
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range30 sizes available

185-245Width40-55Profile14-18Rim80-103 H-VLoad/Speed Index2013First On Market

EU LabelAcross 30 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Atlas Polarbear 2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Atlas Polarbear 2 stops 19.9% longer than premium rivals, 12% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 27/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 1 review.
What is the Atlas Polarbear 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Atlas Polarbear 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Atlas Polarbear 2 come in?
The Atlas Polarbear 2 is available in 63 sizes, ranging from 185-245/40-55 R14-18.
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Atlas Polarbear 2 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Dry Grip 70%
  • Handling 70%
  • Wear 70%
  • Comfort 60%

All 1 Atlas Polarbear 2 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
74%
Member
The best est ratio between price and quality.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
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