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Matador MP 16 Stella 2

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The Matador MP 16 Stella 2 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 10 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 26th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P35 of 54 · 2015 See every test

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

  • 10owner reviews
  • 192,108miles driven
  • 2professional tests
Matador MP 16 Stella 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Matador MP 16 Stella 2

7.4/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 10 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 74% 61% 40%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 60%
Combined 50% 7.4

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 40% of this score. The other 60% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2015 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild · 185/60 R15 P35 / 54 Placing only
  2. 2015 2015 European Tire Test 185/60R14 ADAC · 185/60 R14 P16 / 16 Placing only
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 averages a finish of 26th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
26th Average
16th Best
35th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20152015 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 185/60 R15P35 / 54
20152015 European Tire Test 185/60R14ADAC · 185/60 R14P16 / 16
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 is expected to last around 29,333 miles (47,207 km).
How comfortable and quiet are the Matador MP 16 Stella 2?
Owners rate the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 19,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Matador MP 16 Stella 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 10 owner ratings the Matador MP 16 Stella 2 averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6.5. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Wear 83%
  • Comfort 77%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Handling 70%
  • Wet Grip 65%

All 6 Matador MP 16 Stella 2 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
60%
Member
  • Ford Fiesta
  • 175/65 R14
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Absolute last resort. It is perfectly fine in dry conditions, very resilient in terms of wear, very nice comfort and grip. But any wetness means you go aquaplanning all over the place with even the slightest brake force. It's definitely not controllable during an aquaplanning, definitely chaotic handling at the rear wheels. I've never seen this with any tires with my car. They are very cheap, but very annoying to drive in rain, both in town and especially on highways.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 869
80%
Member
  • Fiat Panda
  • 155/65 R13
  • 50,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Very long life on Fiat Panda 1.1 Hobby. Comfortable, very good grip in dry, good in the wet if shock- absorbers are ok. A bit understeering if compared to Toyo 350 i had before these tires. Never problems, probably i' ll by them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 993
51%
Member
Fitted on a Toyotas Yaris 2001. Last week I bought a set of 4 Petlas VELOX SPORT PT741 for 175€ because the previous ones (Matador MP16 Stella2 & Riken Maystorm 2 B2) were unacceptable to dangerous. They may were soft and had a good duration (wear) but on the wet they were dangerous. There are a lot of other budget tires in the market to consider.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 954

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73%
Member
  • Hyundai Getz
  • 165/65 R14 T
  • 30,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Used on Getz, on the bumpy roads of GREECE. Soft, easy to warm, nice handling, not so much noise, honest one.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 711
84%
Member
very good, cheap tires. driven 12,000 miles tread still like new.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 660
99%
Member
great value for money defo recomed them to anyone for there car
last just as long as a premium tire
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 711
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