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Comparison: Atlas Polarbear 2 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

Atlas Polarbear 2Budget
AtlasAtlas

Polarbear 2

R15 – R18
VS
Firestone Winterhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 3

R13 – R18
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Atlas (6%). But when it comes to comparing Atlas Polarbear 2 and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Atlas Polarbear 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Polarbear 2 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Atlas
Polarbear 2
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Number of tests
2
14
Best position
#34
#3
Average position
36.5
16.0
Latest test
2020
2020
Available sizes
11
66

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
Firestone Winterhawk 3
67%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dry performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
68%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View

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