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Comparison: Atlas Polarbear 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

Atlas Polarbear 2Budget
AtlasAtlas

Polarbear 2

R15 – R18
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R23
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Atlas (6%). The first tyre test of Atlas Polarbear 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Polarbear 2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Atlas
Polarbear 2
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
2
21
Best position
#34
#1
Average position
36.5
1.7
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
11
153

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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