Mastersteel Super Sport 2 review
The Mastersteel Super Sport 2 is perceived as a highly capable budget-friendly Ultra High Performance (UHP) tire that delivers surprising levels of grip and comfort. Users report that it provides excellent confidence in both dry and wet conditions, making it a strong value proposition for drivers seeking performance without a premium price tag.
Owners rate it 11.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
79%By road tests
67.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Mastersteel Super Sport 2 is perceived as a highly capable budget-friendly Ultra High Performance (UHP) tire that delivers surprising levels of grip and comfort. Users report that it provides excellent confidence in both dry and wet conditions, making it a strong value proposition for drivers seeking performance without a premium price tag.
Pros
- Impressive dry and wet surface traction
- High levels of ride comfort
- Quiet operation during normal driving
- Strong value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Limited long-term durability data available
- Brand perception as a budget-tier option
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning to larger wheel diameters (e.g., 17-inch) find the tire to be a comfortable and effective upgrade from stock or used alternatives.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Value | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wear | 10th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 10 |