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Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 66% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 52nd average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P54 of 56 · 2022 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 8,500miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 76sizes available
Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850

5.5/10

Better than 25% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2022 25% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 25% 5.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 14% 33% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 4% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 61% of the test figure. The other 39% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2022 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P54 / 56
  2. 2020 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P50 / 51
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 averages a finish of 52nd.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
52nd Average
50th Best
54th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20222022 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P54 / 56
20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P50 / 51
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range58 sizes available

185-255Width40-65Profile14-19Rim80-104 T-VLoad/Speed Index2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 58 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16205/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 stops 25.2% longer than premium rivals, 17.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 9.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 14/100, and owners rate it 6.7/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
What is the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 come in?
The Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 is available in 76 sizes, ranging from 185-255/40-65 R14-19.
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Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 averages 66%. Owners rate Wear highest at 7 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.3.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Wear 70%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Dry Grip 67%
  • Wet Grip 67%
  • Road Feedback 67%
  • Handling 63%

All 4 Starmaxx Ice Gripper W850 reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
71%
Member
So far so good. I bought the tire a month ago. Tire is especially good at low temperatures. The grip is good on wet and snow too. Comfort is very nice too. The tires don't make much noise when riding slow or fast. I'm going to comment again at the end of the winter season.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 561
30%
Member
Not a very good tyre.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 560
97%
Member
Excellent and cheap tyre!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
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Hi, I've just bought these tyres. They seem to be of good quality, but it's too much early to judge! My seller said that are good tyres made in Turkey from Pirelli's group. In fact the design it's the same of Pirelli Zero... I write from Italy and I've paid 95,00 € each one.
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