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Comparison: Atlas Polarbear 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

Atlas Polarbear 2Budget
AtlasAtlas

Polarbear 2

R15 – R18
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Atlas (6%). The first tyre test of Atlas Polarbear 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Polarbear 2 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested.

Test Profile

Atlas
Polarbear 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
2
23
Best position
#34
#1
Average position
36.5
3.3
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
11
185

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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