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Imperial Ecodriver 5

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The Imperial Ecodriver 5 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 51% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 35th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P38 of 55 · 2024 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 12,700miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 48sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Imperial Ecodriver 5

5.8/10

Better than 25% of summer tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2021-2024 25% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 25% 5.8

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 tires 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 27% 53% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 27% 47% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 25% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% 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. 2024 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P38 / 55
  2. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P32 / 53
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Imperial Ecodriver 5 averages a finish of 35th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
35th Average
32nd Best
38th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20242024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P38 / 55
20212021 53 Summer Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P32 / 53
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range24 sizes available

165-225Width50-75Profile14-16Rim75-102 T-WLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Imperial Ecodriver 5 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Imperial Ecodriver 5 stops 16.8% longer than premium rivals, 11.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 27/100, and owners rate it 5.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Imperial Ecodriver 5 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Imperial Ecodriver 5 stops 7.9% longer than premium rivals, 4.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 27/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
What is the Imperial Ecodriver 5's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Imperial Ecodriver 5 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Imperial Ecodriver 5 come in?
The Imperial Ecodriver 5 is available in 48 sizes, ranging from 165-225/50-75 R14-16.
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Imperial Ecodriver 5 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 51%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Handling 70%
  • Wet Grip 55%
  • Road Feedback 40%
  • Wear 40%
  • Comfort 40%

All 2 Imperial Ecodriver 5 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
44%
Member
Stay away from these tires as the inside wall of these tires are so thin that any hard contact with a kerb or debris on the road, there will be a tear in the tire. I am a taxi driver & have bought many tires over the years and this is by far the worst brand of budget tire I have come across in my time of driving. I would recommend staying clear of this brand altogether.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 865
57%
Member
Good performance on dry roads (urban/motorway) in warm conditions. Seems to perform well in cornering and acceleration. Braking performance is not so good compared to better brands (see: any brand priced above Imperial). When conditions become cold and very wet these tires are quite poor when cold and do not provide much confidence in handling at all. Road noise is very loud unless set to high pressures. The benefits of high pressure means good rolling resistance behaviors at high pressures though (Front 38 psi, Rear 44 psi). The noise doesn't decrease much if setting pressures to manufacturer ratings (Front 32 psi, Rear 36 psi). This applies on motorways and urban roads above 60 km/h. Comfort is not good under any condition at any reasonable speed (>30km/h) as all impacts are felt even at lower pressures. Feedback is okay but nothing special beyond the tire making you very aware that it's slipping a lot in wet conditions on corners. Fuel economy is quite good under dry conditions and high pressures, as noted above. Overall would not buy again, only had the chance to test these tires as they were fitted new by dealer upon taking ownership of vehicle.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 833

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