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Atlas Polarbear UHP

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Atlas Polarbear UHP is a Ultra High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 47th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P47 of 51 · 2025 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 October 2025.

  • 1professional tests
  • 43sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Atlas Polarbear UHP

6.2/10

Better than 33% of winter tires

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

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2025 33% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 33% 6.2

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 21% 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 8% 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

  1. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P47 / 51
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0 Test Wins
47th Average
47th Best
47th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P47 / 51
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range19 sizes available

185-245Width40-55Profile15-18Rim82-103 H-VLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 19 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes185/55 R15195/55 R15195/50 R15195/55 R16195/45 R16205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Atlas Polarbear UHP in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Atlas Polarbear UHP stops 23.2% longer than premium rivals, 16% longer than mid-range rivals and 8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 21/100.
What is the Atlas Polarbear UHP's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Atlas Polarbear UHP most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Atlas Polarbear UHP come in?
The Atlas Polarbear UHP is available in 43 sizes, ranging from 185-245/40-55 R15-18.
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