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Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport

High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 41st average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P41 of 50 · 2026 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 October 2026.

  • 1professional tests
  • 94sizes available
Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport

6.2/10

Better than 33% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 33% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 33% 6.2

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 22% 33% 1
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 9% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 60% of the test figure. The other 40% 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. 2026 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P41 / 50
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1 Tests
0 Test Wins
41st Average
41st Best
41st Worst
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P41 / 50
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range75 sizes available

205-295Width35-65Profile16-22Rim88-110 T-YLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 75 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-74dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/60 R16215/55 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16235/60 R16205/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport stops 29% longer than premium rivals, 16.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 22/100.
What is the Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport come in?
The Starmaxx PolarMaxx Sport is available in 94 sizes, ranging from 205-295/35-65 R16-22.
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