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Imperial Ecosport 2

Touring Summer

The Imperial Ecosport 2 is a budget summer touring tyre that prioritises low purchase price and acceptable day-to-day cruising over outright performance. Real-world drivers often find it decent for steady motorway use with respectable tread life, but confidence drops noticeably when pushing on. Independent tests back this up, repeatedly placing it in the lower tier, mainly due to clear safety deficits in braking and wet grip.

The quick answer

Owners say 68% from 10 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 33rd average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P38 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2026.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 145,522miles driven
  • 7professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Imperial Ecosport 2

5.5/10

Better than 21% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 10 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 3 publications · 2019-2026 18% 87%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 68% 42% 13%
Combined 21% 5.5

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 summer tyres 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 32% 44% 7
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 14% 40% 7
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 17% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 19% 7% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 24% 7
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 18% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% 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 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P38 / 50
  2. 2025 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test Die Reifentester · 205/55 R17 P7 / 7
  3. 2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P43 / 50
  4. 2022 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P47 / 50
  5. 2021 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test Motor · 225/55 R17 P10 / 10
  6. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P48 / 50
Show all 7 tests
  1. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P41 / 53
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Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Imperial Ecosport 2 averages a finish of 33rd.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
33rd Average
7th Best
48th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20192026

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P38 / 50
20252025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre TestDie Reifentester · 205/55 R17P7 / 7
20232023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P43 / 50
20222022 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P47 / 50
20212021 Motor Summer Tyre TestMotor · 225/55 R17P10 / 10
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P48 / 50
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P41 / 53

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range85 sizes available

165-285Width30-60Profile15-20Rim74-111 T-YLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 85 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71dB

Popular sizes245/40 R18235/55 R17255/45 R18235/35 R20215/35 R18225/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Imperial Ecosport 2 in the wet?
Across the 7 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Imperial Ecosport 2 stops 17.8% longer than premium rivals, 13.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 32/100, and owners rate it 6.2/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Imperial Ecosport 2 in the dry?
Across the 7 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Imperial Ecosport 2 stops 10.4% longer than premium rivals, 7.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 14/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Imperial Ecosport 2's rolling resistance is 14.3% higher than premium rivals, 8.6% higher than mid-range rivals and 14% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Imperial Ecosport 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Imperial Ecosport 2 is expected to last around 21,200 miles (34,118 km).
What do owners say about the Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across 10 owner ratings the Imperial Ecosport 2 averages 68%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.1. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 38% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Imperial Ecosport 2 (5)
What is the Imperial Ecosport 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Imperial Ecosport 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Imperial Ecosport 2?
Owners rate the Imperial Ecosport 2 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Imperial Ecosport 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Imperial Ecosport 2 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 16,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Imperial Ecosport 2 again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Imperial Ecosport 2 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 40% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Imperial Ecosport 2 come in?
The Imperial Ecosport 2 is available in 91 sizes, ranging from 165-285/30-60 R15-20.
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Imperial Ecosport 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 8 reviews

Drivers report mixed results with the Imperial Ecosport 2. High-scoring reviews praise strong tread life and good value, noting satisfactory performance for calm, highway-focused driving. However, several users criticize its wet grip and braking, along with weak handling feedback and stability-especially when cornering or at higher speeds. Overall, it suits budget-minded drivers who don't push the limits, but is not recommended for aggressive or wet-weather driving.

Owners praise

  • Tread life/durability
  • Value for money
  • Adequate performance for moderate driving/highway cruising

Owners criticise

  • Poor wet grip and braking
  • Weak handling/feedback and cornering grip
  • High-speed stability issues

Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 68%
  • Wear 81%
  • Dry Grip 76%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Road Feedback 63%
  • Wet Grip 62%
  • Handling 61%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 81%

“I've been using many other budget tyres in the past. Normally others would last for about a year on my BMW as we drive more than the average. The EcoSport 2 might not be the best in the rain or in fuel economy but it's...”

  • BMW 330 Ci Sport
  • 25,000 miles
Read full review → 1,001 found this helpful
Most critical 30%

“These are toy car tires, zero progressiveness, and on wet roads they grip the pavement about as well as a pair of roller skates with plastic wheels. It had been a long time since I'd spun out in the middle of a...”

  • Suzuki Vitara 1.6 VVT 2018
  • 6,000 miles
Read full review → 323 found this helpful
Longest term 40%

“Very dangerous tyres when cornering at speed. Sloppy feedback in dry conditions (even with the tyres being low profile) and gets a lot worse in wet, bad aquaplaning also. Tyres are always looking to understeer and if...”

  • Volkswagen golf 2.0 gt tdi
  • 18,000 miles
Read full review → 1,020 found this helpful

All 8 Imperial Ecosport 2 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
30%
Member
These are toy car tires, zero progressiveness, and on wet roads they grip the pavement about as well as a pair of roller skates with plastic wheels. It had been a long time since I'd spun out in the middle of a roundabout. They're not even good for drifting. Buying wooden cartwheels would be cheaper and just as safe. In the summer, after the heatwave, when the rains stir up the road grime, the tires would lose traction in corners at speeds as low as 50 km/h. Even a bad radio-controlled car does better. Avoid these tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 323
43%
Member
  • BMW 645
  • 275/35 R19
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Not a good tire in the dry. Wett breaking ist really Bad. Not really feetback feels unstabel at high speeds even in the straight driving 265 km/h with this tire feels Like you lose the car every sec. Came with the BMW e64 645ci when i bougt IT. Even thow they are new i changed them after 600km. Also had them at the rear wheels of my e46 320d Automatic and the fact that you could Drift in 2end Gear in a dry roundabout with 255 tires and 136 HP and a Automatic that feels Like steeling 40 HP should say all.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 294
81%
Member
I've been using many other budget tyres in the past. Normally others would last for about a year on my BMW as we drive more than the average. The EcoSport 2 might not be the best in the rain or in fuel economy but it's definitely a compound that last longer than similar budget rubber. In my case I managed to get around 5k miles out of these which makes this the best budget tyre to me.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,001

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40%
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Very dangerous tyres when cornering at speed.
Sloppy feedback in dry conditions (even with the tyres being low profile) and gets a lot worse in wet, bad aquaplaning also.

Tyres are always looking to understeer and if you try compensate they begin oversteering(on a fwd car with 140hp)

Lasted 30k kms.

Do not recommend was not worth the money saved over regular tyres.
Have not experienced other tyres as bad as these.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,020
98%
Member
I’ve 30 K miles on last set putting new set on again this week on my Audi A5 coupe Quattro 2008 model probably the car is as good as the tyres
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 994
97%
Member
I wanted to try cheap tires once and find out the difference between the previous ones that belong to a higher price class (Bridgestone Turanza ER300). I drive a passenger van VW Transporter T6, mostly three people ride in the vehicle. The van is driven mostly on the highway at a speed of 100-120km/h (60-75mph). A few times I drove a little faster in the rain through corners and the car held the road as it should. I bought the tires in May and have done 25,000km (15,500miles) to date. The tire still has a 5mm profile, consumption compared to the Bridgestone Turanza is 0.3 liters per 100km higher. After these kilometers, the tire still behaves well. To summarize: definitely a good purchase for people who don't go wild on the roads and I recommend it myself.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,110
43%
Member
My tyres are now at 5mm and I find the grip on corners very poor. I can feel the tyres trying so hard to grip the road. A few times my traction control was coming on. These tyres are good for the first 2,000/3,000 but then not. Also heavy breaking the tyres don't grip. I will not be buying these tyres again.
This owner's scores
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,126
69%
Member
  • Ford Kuga
  • 235/55 R17
  • 18,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Had no overall problems with the tyres while fitted the the car. Not the best but certainly not the worst. Wear was good at first but wore very quickly towards end of life. Tyres went from partially worn at 15k to having to nearly bald tyres at 18k. Overall good budget tyre.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,435
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