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Comparison: Atlas Polarbear 2 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

Atlas Polarbear 2Budget
AtlasAtlas

Polarbear 2

R15 – R18
VS
Vredestein Wintrac ProPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac Pro

6.3
R17 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Atlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Atlas (6%). The first tyre test of Atlas Polarbear 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Polarbear 2 and the Wintrac Pro were tested.

Test Profile

Atlas
Polarbear 2
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Number of tests
2
37
Best position
#34
#1
Average position
36.5
6.4
Latest test
2020
2024
Available sizes
11
131

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.

Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Snow traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Snow braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Snow handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
63%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Lateral guidance on snow
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Dry braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Dry handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
85%
Dry steering response
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Wet braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Wet handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Comfort
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Interior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
68%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
64%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Price/value
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
Offroad
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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