Imperial Ecosport 2
WatchThe Imperial Ecosport 2 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Expected Mileage
21,200
miles
Low Confidence
10
Reviews
68%
Average
145,522
miles driven
7
Tests (avg: 33rd)
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Tests
33rd
Average
7th
Best
48th
Worst
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38th/50
245/45 R19 • 2026
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test
7th/7
205/55 R17 • 2025
The Imperial represented the budget end of the test and struggled against stronger rivals. Testers found its behaviour unsettling, with pronounced load‑change reactions and poor wet grip forcing ESP to work hard. The tire’s tetchy nature in both wet and dry conditions led to only a "Sufficient" overall verdict; the low price cannot compensate for the lack of safety.
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43rd/48
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Review Summary
Based on 8 user 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.
Strengths
- Tread life/durability
- Value for money
- Adequate performance for moderate driving/highway cruising
Areas for Improvement
- Poor wet grip and braking
- Weak handling/feedback and cornering grip
- High-speed stability issues
Top 3 Imperial Ecosport 2 Reviews
Given 81%
while driving a
BMW 330 Ci Sport
(225/40 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 25,000 spirited miles
I've been using many other budget tires 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 tire to me.
Given 40%
while driving a
Volkswagen golf 2.0 gt tdi
(215/35 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 18,000 spirited miles
Very dangerous tires when cornering at speed.
Sloppy feedback in dry conditions (even with the tires being low profile) and gets a lot worse in wet, bad aquaplaning also.
Tires 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 tires.
Have not experienced other tires as bad as these.
Sloppy feedback in dry conditions (even with the tires being low profile) and gets a lot worse in wet, bad aquaplaning also.
Tires 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 tires.
Have not experienced other tires as bad as these.
Given 97%
while driving a
Volkswagen Transporter
(235/55 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 15,500 easy going miles
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.
Latest Imperial Ecosport 2 Reviews
Given 30%
while driving a
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 VVT 2018
(215/55 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 6,000 spirited miles
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.
Given 43%
while driving a
BMW 645
(275/35 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 spirited miles
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.
Given 98%
while driving a
Audi 3,0 tdi quattro sport
(245/40 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 30,000 average miles
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 tires
Given 43%
while driving a
Vauxhall Insignia CDTI SRI 160
(235/35 R20)
on a combination of roads
for 3,000 average miles
My tires are now at 5mm and I find the grip on corners very poor. I can feel the tires trying so hard to grip the road. A few times my traction control was coming on. These tires are good for the first 2,000/3,000 but then not. Also heavy breaking the tires don't grip. I will not be buying these tires again.
Given 69%
while driving a
Ford Kuga
(235/55 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 18,000 average miles
Had no overall problems with the tires 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. Tires went from partially worn at 15k to having to nearly bald tires at 18k.
Overall good budget tire.