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Tristar Snowpower UHP

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Tristar Snowpower UHP is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Tests say 10th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P10 of 10 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Value Comfort, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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.

  • 1professional tests
  • 68sizes available
Tristar Snowpower UHP 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Tristar Snowpower UHP

2.9/10

Better than 8% 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 · 2021 8% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 8% 2.9

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 19% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 4% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 96% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 40% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 14% 5% 1

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.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 39% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 22% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 4% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% 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. 2021 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18 P10 / 10
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The latest test

2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test P10 of 10

Strong: Dry Handling Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV

YearTestResultAward
20212021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18P10 / 10
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range64 sizes available

175-295Width30-65Profile16-21Rim86-114 H-WLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 64 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes175/60 R16205/55 R16215/55 R16215/45 R16205/50 R17205/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Tristar Snowpower UHP in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Tristar Snowpower UHP stops 20.6% longer than premium rivals, 21.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 21.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 19/100.
How good is the Tristar Snowpower UHP in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Tristar Snowpower UHP stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 1.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 96/100.
How good is the Tristar Snowpower UHP in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Tristar Snowpower UHP stops 17.5% longer than premium rivals, 12.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 51.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 13% worse than premium rivals, 9.1% worse than mid-range rivals and 373.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 4/100.
How fuel efficient is the Tristar Snowpower UHP?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Tristar Snowpower UHP's rolling resistance is 3.9% higher than premium rivals, 3.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 23.5% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Tristar Snowpower UHP's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Tristar Snowpower UHP most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
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What sizes does the Tristar Snowpower UHP come in?
The Tristar Snowpower UHP is available in 68 sizes, ranging from 175-295/30-65 R16-21.
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