Tristar Sportpower 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 21% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 58 · 5 reviews analysed Road tests 41 · 2 tests
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Tristar Sportpower 2 has a Relative Score of 54 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (44) and weakest for dry (39). 5 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Wet 44 — 43rd of 48 (2023 Summer tire Market Overview), 40th of 49 (2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test)
- Weak point: Dry 39 — 46th of 48 (2023 Summer tire Market Overview), 35th of 49 (2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test)
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
58/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
41/100Scaled 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 Tristar Sportpower 2 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that punches above its weight class in terms of dry grip, noise levels, and ride comfort. While some users express reservations regarding sidewall stiffness, the general consensus highlights its impressive performance-to-price ratio, making it a compelling alternative to premium brands for daily driving.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Strong dry weather traction and handling
- Low road noise and smooth ride quality
- Effective rim protection via a protruding sidewall lip
Cons
- Concerns regarding sidewall structural integrity
- Inconsistent feedback on wet weather performance
- Potential for premature wear under aggressive driving conditions
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from premium brands like Continental on executive sedans reported being pleasantly surprised by the direct control and road-smoothing capabilities.
- Drivers with sports-tuned suspensions noted that the tire's comfort characteristics are often overshadowed by the vehicle's inherent stiffness.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
46th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 43rd of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 46th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
39th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 40th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 35th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
Tristar Sportpower 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | C in 89% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71 dB |
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