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Tristar SnowPower 2

Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews

The Tristar SnowPower 2 is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 24th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P45 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

  • 2professional tests
  • 34sizes available
Tristar SnowPower 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Tristar SnowPower 2

3.7/10

Better than 13% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2019-2026 13% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 13% 3.7

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 tires 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 26% 33% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 5% 26% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 97% 20% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 64% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 12% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 77% of the test figure. The other 23% 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 Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P45 / 50
  2. 2019 Premium VS Budget Winter Tires Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P2 / 2
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Tristar SnowPower 2 averages a finish of 24th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
24th Average
2nd Best
45th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P45 / 50
2019Premium VS Budget Winter TiresTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P2 / 2Tested by Tire Reviews
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range34 sizes available

175-275Width35-60Profile15-19Rim81-105 H-VLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU LabelAcross 34 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes175/60 R15185/50 R16185/55 R16195/45 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Tristar SnowPower 2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Tristar SnowPower 2 stops 33.5% longer than premium rivals, 15.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 26/100.
How good is the Tristar SnowPower 2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Tristar SnowPower 2 stops 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 97/100.
How good is the Tristar SnowPower 2 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Tristar SnowPower 2 stops 21.9% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 5/100.
What is the Tristar SnowPower 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Tristar SnowPower 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Tristar SnowPower 2 come in?
The Tristar SnowPower 2 is available in 34 sizes, ranging from 175-275/35-60 R15-19.
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