Previously owned by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Starfire is a tire brand that is currently under the Goodyear umbrella. Starfire makes tires with exceptional durability and high-performance standards, and its products compete against premium brands at a fraction of their prices. By purchasing their tires, you can be sure that their products will be tested and manufactured in the US. The Starfire RS-W 7.0 is a studless winter tire with a Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification for suitability in severe snow conditions, and it provides features as per an average SimpleScore of 7.4. The tires are meant to provide great traction on highway and city roads and to combat natural elements like slush, ice, and snow. Innovative features are available to achieve great wet and snow traction too, so why not read the complete Starfire RS-W 7.0 review for the complete details?

Features and Benefits

Starfire RS-W 7.0 is meant to enable SUVs and CUVs to drive through harsh winter conditions. By being priced low, they help beat the stress of purchasing winter tires. These are meant to be suitable for value-oriented buyers who are looking for tires useful for daily drives. We found several features and benefits during our Starfire RS-W 7.0 tire review, as visible below:

• Consistent performance: These tires are made with a special tread compound that ensures consistent performance in cold weather by being flexible at lower temperatures. These T-rated tires receive an extra-wide tread pattern for better handling performance and stability, allowing us to award an average handling SimpleScore of 7.1.
• High traction: While the tread compound does contribute towards traction, heavily siped tread lugs bite into snow and ice for grip that generates confidence. Innovative snow scoops trap and grab snow for better traction, resulting in an average traction SimpleScore of 5.9.
• Prevent hydroplaning: Circumferential grooves that evacuate water quickly to prevent hydroplaning are present here.
• Confident braking and acceleration: The stiff blocks allow this tire to brake and accelerate confidently. Square shoulders generate even, flat pressure across the footprint and also provide support while cornering.
• Better surface contact: The large tread surface area allows more rubber to come into contact with the road, ensuring better road contact.
• High durability: The tread compound is responsible for these tires lasting long, resulting in a high average longevity SimpleScore of 8.9.
• Pleasing aesthetic finish: A new sidewall buttress was designed for this tire to help traction and to showcase a pleasing aesthetic finish.

Pros and Cons

Expect the tread blocks here to retain their flexibility at lower temperatures due to the unique tread compound. However, do remember to drive on these tires at temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit for suitable handling and grip. As you proceed in treacherous conditions, more sipes within the tire’s tread lugs constantly bite into the snow for a confident grip. Given below are the pros and cons of the Starfire RS-W 7.0:

PROS:

• Good handling and braking performance
• Great flexibility in cold weather conditions
• Minimum chances of hydroplaning
• Comfortable and smooth ride
• Suitable for ice, snow, slush, dry, and wet conditions
• Showcases the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol
• Long-lasting tires

CONS:

• No limited manufacturer warranty
• Dry traction is not as good as wet or snow

SimpleTire’s view on Starfire RS-W 7.0 tires

The extra-wide tread pattern of the Starfire RS-W 7.0 tire is intended to produce a more solid footprint and improved handling. Furthermore, this tire's sipes allow it to practically bite through snow and ice, giving you complete control over your car regardless of the state of the road. Additionally, it provides even better traction on ice and slick roads thanks to its distinctive textured tread surface that features fine raised lines. With this being a symmetric tire, you can be assured of a smooth and comfortable ride. Overall, we believe it is the tread compound that makes this tire a star and earns it a high Starfire RS-W 7.0 rating.

Vehicles the Starfire RS-W 7.0 is a good replacement tire for

Starfire came up with a new buttress design for this tire that was an extension of the previous textured design, to assist in cornering and traction and to showcase a pleasant appearance. You can install it as a replacement tire in any of the following vehicles:

• Nissan Rogue
• Honda Pilot
• Ford Edge
• Chevrolet Traverse
• BMW X3
• Mazda CX-30
• Kia Seltos