Star Performer TNG UHP1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 52 · 5 reviews analysed Road tests 49 · 1 test
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The Star Performer TNG UHP1 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that offers exceptional value for cost-conscious drivers but suffers from significant performance inconsistencies. While some users appreciate its aesthetic appeal and dry-weather capability, others report alarming stability issues at higher speeds and subpar braking performance compared to mid-range alternatives.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
52/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
49/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
The Star Performer TNG UHP1 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that offers exceptional value for cost-conscious drivers but suffers from significant performance inconsistencies. While some users appreciate its aesthetic appeal and dry-weather capability, others report alarming stability issues at higher speeds and subpar braking performance compared to mid-range alternatives.
Pros
- Highly competitive and accessible price point
- Attractive, aggressive V-shaped tread pattern
- Effective rim protection lip design
- Satisfactory dry grip for daily commuting
Cons
- Poor high-speed stability and handling predictability
- Excessive road noise levels
- Longer-than-average dry braking distances
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, particularly on the sidewalls
Worth knowing
- Users reported significant stability issues on lighter vehicles like the Honda Del Sol at highway speeds.
- The tire is frequently noted for its ability to stretch well on 19-inch rim setups, making it popular for aesthetic-focused fitments.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
45th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 44th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
33rd of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
32nd of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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