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Comparison: Tristar Sportpower 2 vs. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 (2026)

Tristar Sportpower 2Budget
TristarTristar

Sportpower 2

R17 – R20
VS
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP47 Hectorra 3

2.2
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Tristar summer tyres are slightly better rated (38%) than Matador (22%). The first tyre test of Tristar Sportpower 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Sportpower 2 and the MP47 Hectorra 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Tristar
Sportpower 2
Matador
MP47 Hectorra 3
Number of tests
2
5
Best position
#40
#5
Average position
44.0
25.0
Latest test
2023
2023
Available sizes
55
137

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
61%
Dry
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
68%
Comfort
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
81%
Costs
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
60%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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