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Tristar Ecopower3 review

The Tristar Ecopower3 is viewed as a budget-oriented tire that performs adequately in dry conditions but struggles significantly with wet-weather traction. Due to its compromised performance in rain, it is generally not recommended for drivers in regions with frequent precipitation.

Relative score
47/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
49/100
1 review
Tristar Ecopower3
Scores

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

49%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Wet
Overall wet
30%
Comfort
Overall comfort
60%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
40%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Tristar Ecopower3 is viewed as a budget-oriented tire that performs adequately in dry conditions but struggles significantly with wet-weather traction. Due to its compromised performance in rain, it is generally not recommended for drivers in regions with frequent precipitation.

Pros

  • Acceptable performance on dry road surfaces

Cons

  • Poor traction and handling in wet conditions
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring grip during rain
  • Limited versatility for varied climates

Worth knowing

  • No specific vehicle or size-related data was provided in the available review set to draw further correlations.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

45th of 47
DisciplinePlacementField position