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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Tristar (0%). The first tyre test of Tristar Snowpower HP was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower HP
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#15
#1
Average position
33.0
4.7
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
62
126

Dry

Dry
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%

Snow

Snow
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%

Comfort

Comfort
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Ice

Ice
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%

Costs

Costs
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

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