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Infinity Ecomax

High Performance Summer

The Infinity Ecomax is a budget summer performance tyre with favourable owner feedback on value, dry grip and quietness. Its measured braking is less convincing than those everyday impressions, while a small number of drivers report difficulty in heavy rain.

The quick answer

Owners say 76% from 36 owner reviews 89% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 26th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P32 of 50 · 2023 See every test

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 September 2026.

  • 36owner reviews
  • 296,062miles driven
  • 3professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Infinity Ecomax

7.3/10

Better than 50% of summer tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 36 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2023 48% 89%
Owner reviews36 owner reviews · rated 76% 66% 11%
Combined 50% 7.3

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 46% 53% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 52% 47% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

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 43% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 90% of the test figure. The other 10% 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. 2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P32 / 50
  2. 2022 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P25 / 50
  3. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P21 / 50
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Infinity Ecomax averages a finish of 26th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
26th Average
21st Best
32nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202023

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20232023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P32 / 50
20222022 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P25 / 50
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P21 / 50

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Size Range88 sizes available

195-315Width30-60Profile16-22Rim84-112 V-YLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU LabelAcross 88 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-75dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18235/45 R18215/50 R17205/50 R16255/35 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Infinity Ecomax in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Infinity Ecomax stops 11.4% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 46/100, and owners rate it 7.2/10 in the wet from 36 reviews.
How good is the Infinity Ecomax in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Infinity Ecomax stops 6.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 52/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 36 reviews.
How many miles does the Infinity Ecomax last?
Based on test and owner data, the Infinity Ecomax is expected to last around 15,417 miles (24,811 km).
What do owners say about the Infinity Ecomax?
Across 36 owner ratings the Infinity Ecomax averages 76%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.7. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 81% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Infinity Ecomax's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Infinity Ecomax most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Infinity Ecomax (7)
How comfortable and quiet are the Infinity Ecomax?
Owners rate the Infinity Ecomax 7.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 33 reviews.
How well do the Infinity Ecomax wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Infinity Ecomax 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 33 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Infinity Ecomax again?
89% of owners say they would buy the Infinity Ecomax again, based on the 35 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Infinity Ecomax's value for money?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Infinity Ecomax, 20 mention value for money: 19 praise it (good value) and 1 criticise it (poor value). One owner wrote: "These are great tyres at £180.00 all 4 corners you can't go wrong". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Infinity Ecomax's dry grip?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Infinity Ecomax, 16 mention dry grip: 16 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "they handle amazingly, a lot of grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Infinity Ecomax's road noise?
Of the 34 owner reviews analysed for the Infinity Ecomax, 16 mention road noise: 13 praise it (quiet) and 3 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "These tyres are godly quiet". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Infinity Ecomax come in?
The Infinity Ecomax is available in 97 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-60 R16-22.
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What owners say summarised from 34 reviews

Value is the most frequent positive in Infinity Ecomax owner reviews, with more than half praising the price relative to performance. Dry grip, generally quiet running and everyday wet grip also attract substantially more praise than criticism. Later-use accounts include useful mileage and slow wear, although some drivers report quicker replacement. Heavy-rain confidence is less secure, with a small number describing aquaplaning concerns. One owner who reviewed it again remained broadly satisfied but reported markedly poorer wet confidence as the tyre aged, an individual experience rather than evidence of a general ageing pattern.

What owners mention most counted across 34 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 36 ratings

  • Owner score 76%
  • Dry Grip 78%
  • Comfort 78%
  • Wear 77%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Wet Grip 72%
  • Handling 67%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 85%

“Cheapest option isn't always the worst. These tyres are godly quiet. They even handle well on B-roads at speed for what they are. Fuel economy on these is better than my previous, only marginal, 0.5 - 1mpg difference...”

  • Volvo S40 1.9D
  • 30 miles
Read full review → 883 found this helpful
Most critical 22%

“Stuck these on the back of my BMW 1 series coupe. While keeping fronts as Goodyear eagle F1 asymetric 5s. Car feels terrible, rear end is wondering all over the place. As soon as I put them on the car was boarder line...”

  • BMW 125i M Sport
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 1,007 found this helpful
Longest term 83%

“I am now on my 4th pair of rears and 2nd pair of fronts on my 2013 C220 AMG+ and I have no intention of buying anything else. Not noticed a significant difference between these and the Continental tyres fitted when the...”

  • Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Sports
  • 100,000 miles
Read full review → 507 found this helpful

All 33 Infinity Ecomax reviews

Score spread across 32 written reviews
80%
Leaking Oil
End of Life

Now, after almost 3 years of owning these tires and abusing them every summer since ~2023, they have gotten to the point of needing to be replaced.
It's a DOT2018 tire, so they're slowly pushing a decade old with close to 5-5.5mm of tread.
They are still decent, but I can definitely feel the compound starting to turn to rock as time passes (even though it doesn't show any signs of failing).
They grip well but they just don't give as much confidence as they used to, though overall I'm happy with them and how cheap they were when I got them.

I will say one thing, even when they were in their prime, the wet performance wasn't really the best since the car was pretty prone to hydroplaning, now it's way worse. They give no confidence at all in the rain, feeling like it's about to skid out at any time (I almost spun out at a roundabout because it was tilted and wet).

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 13
  1. Initial Impressions86% 800 miles
    Bought these used for cheap, expected nothing much but got an amazing tire.
    Put these on my 2009 Honda Jazz Mugen (lowered, stiffer suspension, larger brakes, mugen kit all from factory) and got wowed, they handle amazingly, a lot of grip and everything.
    Really comfortable and quiet on the inside but are a little prone to hydroplaning due to the weight of my vehicle and the width compared to stock.
85%
Member
Cheapest option isn't always the worst. These tyres are godly quiet. They even handle well on B-roads at speed for what they are.
Fuel economy on these is better than my previous, only marginal, 0.5 - 1mpg difference

Overall id recommend these tyres to anyone stretched on their budget :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 883
70%
Member
  • BMW 430d
  • 255/35 R19
  • 12,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
Decent tyres and good value for money.
Never failed me.
Lots of miles on German autobahns with speeds exceeding100 m/h.
Long trips over 1000 miles in extremely high temperatures.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 805

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92%
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Ignore all the people on here talking as if you have to put Pirelli’s on every vehicle known to man. Your tyre choice is relative to your individual circumstances; vehicle type, speed, usage, type etc. I’ve had 4 of these fitted to my VW Transporter Kombi. I like most are looking for a decent enough tyre that doesn’t break the bank.

Let me tell you that these don’t disappoint. First of all these things are QUIET. Seriously on a T28 running 255/40/20 I would expect some road nice, but these are so quiet it was pleasantly surprising. Dry grip is fine, no issues on windy country roads razzing around in the van. Not had a very wet day to test yet but from the 2022 and 2023 tests I’m not expecting issues.

Don’t hesitate buying these.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 989
79%
Member
2014 Audi A6 Avant: After having the OEM Goodyear's for many years... Thought I'd give these a try. Excellent tyre. Wear a bit quicker but they're half the price. Highly recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 999
94%
Member
  • BMW X5 e70
  • 315/35 R20
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
bought a pair of these Infinity run flat tyres for the rear of my X5 to replace the Dunlop's that were on it and although they have only been on the car since September i am very impressed so far. They are quiet and seem to be quite grippy too for £165 a piece compared to a more expensive brand? I'm going to replace the fronts when needed with a pair of the same brand,,, Would i buy again?? YES most definitely, well worth the money i feel....
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,071
63%
Member
The original tires that came from the manufacturer were Continental Sportcontact 5 which were definitely of a high standard and allowed the vehicle to be stable in any condition. After replacing the tires straight it was felt that the vehicle had become "soft" and not really suitable for the type of vehicle I was driving and not for the nature of the suspensions. The sidewall of the tire is not strong enough and is "crushed" in any lateral load applied to the tire. Low level tire but for the price of course the value is worth it.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,038
22%
Member
Stuck these on the back of my BMW 1 series coupe. While keeping fronts as Goodyear eagle F1 asymetric 5s. Car feels terrible, rear end is wondering all over the place. As soon as I put them on the car was boarder line dangerous. Thought perhaps it was my suspension as car is over 100k miles now, so changed ALL of the rear arms, bushes, shocks, springs, EVERYTHING.. just got hunter 4 wheel alignment done, and it still feels terrible even on the straight line at motorway speeds. Yes I saved 100 quid by getting these ditch finders, but I definitely learned a lesson you buy cheap you buy twice, never again. Moving forward, I'm not going away from Premiums ever again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,007
83%
Member
I have these on my Porsche Cayenne 3.0 diesel and they are fine. I don't have a heavy foot and tend to have a chilled out driving style. Driven approx 15,000 miles in last 12 months and can't fault them. Will be buying again especially at 85 per tyre fitted.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 919
90%
Member
  • 215/55 R17 W
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
These tyres replaced the Nexen Nfera AU7's, and I can immediately tell how quiet these tires are. Not to mention they are quite grippy too. Can't tell much about wear as I just covered about 105 Kms with these tires. Will definitely buy them again!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 921
90%
Member
  • BMW 318
  • 225/40 R18 W
  • 1,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
Excellent tyres. For the price and performance they’re a no brainer. Go ahead and buy them, you won’t be disappointed. I’ve been driving for over 20 years and have experienced all brands from premium to budget and these are definitely one of the best tyres I’ve ever had. Not sure why they’re classed at ‘budget tyres’ on this website, they’re mid-range all day long.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 869
77%
Member
The Infinity Ecomax replaced the Pirelli Zero Nero.
After 600 miles they are ready to get the best of them.
In the dry they are good from 1st gear. When cornering i feel the soft sidewalls(fitted polyrethane silent blocks).In the wet I find I have to warm the tyre up with 1-2 miles of careful driving before being spirited.
Ware: After 13000 miles seems to have about 10000 miles more.
The noise in the cabin is acceptable.
Pirelli's was better except wear.
I get these fitted and balanced 260 euros, allmost 200 euros cheaper than Pirelli's.
It's good tyres and i'm thinking buying them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 989
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