Atlas Force UHP: Tire Review & Rating
Overview
Atlas is one of the largest tire manufacturers of the world, and its products conform to leading American and European testing standards, including US DOT, European ECE and CCC certifications. They operate in the commercial truck and passenger vehicle tire market and use the latest technologies to manufacture durable, high-quality tires with reliable traction that make for a comfortable ride.
The Atlas Force UHP, as the name suggests, is an ultra-high performance tire, best suited for passenger vehicles. It’s an all-season tire that can be used in both wet and dry weather without compromising on grip and traction. Whether its winter or summer, your tire will not trade off on the quality of your drive.
The asymmetric tread pattern and transverse grooves in the Atlas Force UHP allow for better control as well as improved traction when cornering at higher speeds. The edges of the Atlas force UHP tire are 3D siped as well, ensuring better roll resistance even on slightly icy surfaces.
The siped edges of the tire increase the tread blocks, which allows for better handling and enhanced grip at high speed.
When you drive, the tires need to absorb impacts from the road – sure the vehicle has shock absorbers, but the tires get the first impact of the shock and must be appropriately armed to deal with this impact without so much as alerting the passengers inside. This is where the siped edges come into play.
They provide greater micro-flexibility to your tire, which ensures an overall smoother and more comfortable ride, especially when cornering.
The increased surface area of the tires, thanks to the asymmetrical design and transverse grooves and higher tread block, allows for a firm grip on the road.
The Atlas Force UHP is also heat resistant, thanks to the air gaps created by the sipes.
The tire is manufactured using a new and advanced silica-enhanced UHP tread compound that provides better braking capabilities with reduced braking distances. This occurs due to greater tread block as the 3D siping allows the tire to grip the road more firmly and enhances the vehicle’s cornering capabilities.
Overall, your car remains stable in trying situations, so you get a noise-free, comfortable ride.
The tire is available in a number of sizes from 16” all the way to 30”.
Pros
- Siping that helps with cornering
- Asymmetric tread design allows for more exceptional grip on the road
- Good to go in wet or dry weather
- Competitively priced
Cons
- Sidewalls are stiffer than the alternatives
Overall Thoughts
The Atlas Force UHP is a strong contender in the passenger tire market with a range of different sizes available. Consumer Reports has also tested the tire for handling and braking and found it to be a reliable and robust tire that delivers excellent performance.
The silica enhanced UHP tread compound provides hydroplaning resistance, which means that your car will not run off the road in wet weather. It makes your vehicle ready for the challenges of both wet and dry roads. The tire does not compromise on quality whether it’s winter or summer.
You don’t lose traction and your car stays glued to the road, minimizing your chances of slipping, thanks to the asymmetric design of the tread. This, coupled with the 3D sipes on the outer edges of the tire gives better roll resistance so your car remains stabilized at high speeds.
The roads can get quite noisy, and if you’re on the highway, that can be more than irritating. Luckily, the Atlas Force UHP is noise resilient and makes for a comfortable ride. This is something which is highly sought after in sedans and hatchbacks, so by installing Atlas Force UHP tires, you’re upping the comfort of your car.
Atlas Force UHP tires provide a quieter ride along with increased responsiveness for the price range. They almost match the performance of premium tires in a similar category. They might not be the best when it comes to performance cars when taken to the track, but for daily use, they’re a bargain.
If you have expensive rims and you don’t want to get any dents or scratches on them, especially when you’re turning close to the curb, the UHP tread compound protects you from that. Additionally, the siping allows a better road grip in light snow.
What Vehicles will the Atlas Force UHP Fit?
Atlas Force UHP will fit the following cars:
- Ford Mustang GT
- Cadillac XLR
- Jaguar XK
- Mercedes Benz AMG A-Class
- Cadillac DTS
- Volvo XC 70
- Honda CR-V
- Lexus LS
- Lexus RS
- Lincoln Continental
- Mazda MPV
- Plymouth Voyager
- Renault Duster
Please note that this list does not encompass all the vehicles that the Atlas Force UHP will fit.
Tire Sizes
16”
- 205/50R16
- 205/55R16
- 215/55R16
- 225/50R16
- 225/55R16
17”
- 205/45R17
- 205/50R17
- 215/50R17
- 215/45R17
- 215/55R17
- 225/45R17
- 225/50R17
- 225/55R17
- 235/50R17
- 235/55R17
- 245/40R17
- 245/45R17
- 275/40R17
18”
- 215/40R18
- 215/45R18
- 225/40R18
- 225/45R18
- 225/50R18
- 235/40R18
- 235/45R18
- 235/50R18
- 245/40R18
- 245/45R18
- 245/50R18
- 255/35R18
- 255/40R18
- 255/45R18
- 255/55R18
- 265/35R18
- 265/40R18
- 275/35R18
- 275/40R18
19”
- 225/40R19
- 225/45R19
- 235/40R19
- 235/55R19
- 245/40R19
- 245/45R19
- 245/50R19
- 255/35R19
- 255/40R19
- 255/45R19
- 255/50R19
- 265/40R19
- 265/50R19
- 275/35R19
- 275/40R19
- 285/35R19
20”
- 225/30R20
- 225/35R20
- 235/30R20
- 245/35R20
- 245/40R20
- 245/45R20
- 255/35R20
- 255/45R20
- 255/50R20
- 265/35R20
- 265/45R20
- 275/30R20
- 275/35R20
- 275/40R20
- 275/45R20
21”
- 295/35R21
22”
- 285/35R22
- 245/30R22
- 255/30R22
24”
- 255/30R24
28”
- 295/25R28
30”
- 275/25R30
Price Range
The Atlas force UHP is very competitively priced. You can get discounted prices of a single tire for as low as $49. It is always preferred to buy tires from the authorized dealers so that you get the right product, complete with warranty. Of course, the larger variants cost more, but in comparison to other manufacturers, they’re still quite cost-effective.
They’re presumably the best tires when it comes to durability and comfort, considering the price point.
Warranty
The Atlas Force UHP is good for 40,000 miles or 64,000 km, according to the warranty. If there’s any fault in manufacturing or the car doesn’t deliver on promised smoother handling, better road grip, traction, durability and all-weather noise-free drive, you can claim that from the authorized dealership where you purchased them.
Atlas Force UHP are GARBAGE. and so is dealing with PRIORITY tire. In just over a year and a half a problem was noticed on the exterior side of the tires inside facing sidewall. A 2 inch crack has developed in the sidewall and a secondary 1/2 inch one also. NOT any type of road damage but a separation of the outer layer of rubber from the sidewall. Looks clearly that the layer was not fused or glued properly. Clearly a manufacture defect. No bubbles or cuts of any kind on the tire. Priority tire had me remove the tires to obtain numbers from the inside at my expense claiming they needed it to file a claim with the manufacture. now they refuse to help me stating some kind of improper use caused this tire to separate. Really…. its a mercedes passenger car drivin on city streets and highways not some off road vehicle. There is NO evidence of that, they are just making excuses. Thanks for nothing PRIORITY TIRE.
These tires also wear twice as fast as any 500+ rated tire EVER. in 15K they are worn down to just above the wear bar. GARBAGE!!!
Putting 225/40/18 XL on front and 255/35/18 XL on rear for my 2014 Mercedez-Benz C250 3 month ago, they run pretty smooth and quiet for tire in its price range. Cornering is a bit less precise than my previous Continent tires but it is acceptable. It has tread life rating of 520 but I doubt it could achieve this mark.
I have a 2007 bmw 750LI. Put these Atlas 275/40/19 UHP tires on my car. Drove 15,600 miles. Tires are worn out. 40,000 treadlife is a joke. Very upset.
Very happy with my Atlas tires, put tires on on 7/22/20 at 23046 miles on my 3017 camaro SS. Ride is very smooth, noise is very good, look great, super low price, will update after get a few thousand miles, but as for now w I’m happy with tires
Will these tires fit on s 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige S-Line? We currently have Continental Extreme Contact and after 14,000 miles there might be 1/3 tread left and we are not happy with the ride. Tire size 295-35R21.
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