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Comparison: Atlas Polarbear UHP vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

Atlas Polarbear UHPBudget
AtlasAtlas

Polarbear UHP

0.6
R13 – R18
VS
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
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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 Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Atlas (6%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 has a better rating of 74% compared to 6% of the Atlas Polarbear UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polarbear UHP and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested.

Test Profile

Atlas
Polarbear UHP
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
1
2
Best position
#47
#8
Average position
47.0
12.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
34
10

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.

Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
80%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
50%
Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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