Star Performer Winter AS review
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The Star Performer Winter AS receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a high-value, durable performer and those who report significant safety concerns in wet conditions. While some drivers praise its exceptional grip and comfort, others note a stark inconsistency in performance compared to the brand's summer offerings.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
72/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Star Performer Winter AS receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a high-value, durable performer and those who report significant safety concerns in wet conditions. While some drivers praise its exceptional grip and comfort, others note a stark inconsistency in performance compared to the brand's summer offerings.
Pros
- Excellent value for money given the low price point
- Strong traction and capability in snow and icy conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
- Impressive tread longevity and durability under heavy use
Cons
- Unpredictable and poor traction on wet road surfaces
- Inconsistent performance quality across different driving scenarios
- Tendency for electronic stability control to trigger frequently in wet weather
Worth knowing
- Reported as a popular choice among taxi drivers and Mercedes-Benz owners for its comfort and durability.
- Found to be surprisingly stable and grippy on rear-wheel-drive vehicles like the Lexus IS200.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
29th of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
27th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
8th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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