Star Performer SPTS AS review
The Star Performer SPTS AS is perceived as a highly capable budget-friendly tire that offers surprising levels of confidence in both wet and dry conditions. Users report that its performance rivals that of premium-tier alternatives, with an aggressive tread pattern that suggests strong potential for winter weather utility.
Owners rate it 25 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
96%By road tests
71%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Star Performer SPTS AS is perceived as a highly capable budget-friendly tire that offers surprising levels of confidence in both wet and dry conditions. Users report that its performance rivals that of premium-tier alternatives, with an aggressive tread pattern that suggests strong potential for winter weather utility.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Confidence-inspiring handling characteristics
- Aggressive tread design suitable for varied weather
Cons
- Limited long-term data regarding snow performance
- Potential confusion regarding its classification as either a dedicated winter or all-season tire
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire performs competitively even when replacing high-end performance tires like the Continental SportContact 2.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 9 | |
| Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 8th of 9 |
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
29th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 31 |