Imperial Ecosport 235/50 R17 100 W XL

I would like to recommend the Imperial Ecosport. I have been thinking a lot about purchasing a set of new tyres. I had nearly 10-year-old Michelins mounted on my vehicle and they had to be replaced urgently. I did not want to spend a lot of money (almost 600 GBP) for a new set of premium tyres since my car is 15 years old. I thought it would be better to go for some second-hand premium tyres but even premium brand rubber does not preserve its features after several years. I suspected that some of used tyres may come from crashed vehicles and driving on them may be dangerous. So I decided to take a chance and buy a set of Imperial Ecosport. When I unpacked them together with a courier I was impressed by their quality. I expected to receive some cheap Chinese tyres with unregular tread pattern etc. However, they turned out to be very good. I did not have any problems with balancing them. They are quiet and more stable when compared to my previous tyres. Their rubber compound is a bit hard and with a 45 profile I can feel bumps on the road. It is not a problem because they are very durable. I happened to drive through huge holes and I thought I have damaged the tyres and my vehicle. But nothing happened. Sometimes I am driving fast (faster than 120 mph) and I have a very positive opinion about these Imperials. In conclusion, if you are not an aggressive driver and your driving style is rather smooth it is not worth going for more expensive premium tyres. It is not worth buying second hand tyres as well but it is worth considering a purchase of Imperial Ecosport tyres. Read more Collapse

Before I placed my order for Imperial Ecosport tyres I have been reading about different manufacturers. As for Chinese tyres, their quality is amazing. However, I have an impression that they wear too quickly. Of course, it may be connected with the fact that I do a lot of miles each season (at least 20,000 miles). I think they should stand another season (40,000 miles) but after that I will have to take them off and replace with some different tyres. Sometimes, on a wet surface, the Imperial Ecosport tyres are losing a grip while moving off. Their tread pattern lets me to drive in rainy weather. There are situations when I have problems with braking on the wet road but they are very rare. When it comes to advantages, these tyres have a lot of them. The most important one is the price. The tyres are very quiet (I did not expect that). Furthermore, they have a good grip in corners and they are very predictable on dry surface so a handling is stable and a braking distance is really good on a dry road. All in all, these tyres are worth buying because you still keep a lot of money in your wallet. If you do approximately 5,000-10,000 miles each year, the tyres will preserve their characteristics for many years. I do recommend these Imperials! The tyres are currently fitted to 17" alloys. My car is Honda Accord 1.8 136PS. Read more Collapse

I started to look for some new tires, as usual, by reading reviews on the main website of Oponeo. I was surprised when I checked the price of Imperial Ecosport. It was quite high.I decided to take a chance and purchased them as I have to drive on poor quality roads from time to time. I do not regret my decison. They are perfect for my Citroen C6, which is not a speed demon but rather a flying carpet. First of all, the tyres are good looking. Their tread pattern is similar to one applied in a certain premium brand. Secondly, their quality is superb. Thirdly, they have an outstanding durability. One day when I was driving home from work at night, I drove through a street drain, which was left open by our fabulous road builders (they have not left any warning sign). I thought that I've damaged one wheel and a tyre. However, nothing has happened. The Imperial Ecosport tyres are quiet. They have been delivered to my place within 48 hours. The only drawback of these tyres is a braking distance and a handling on wet surfaces. I do recommend them honestly and I am glad Oponeo list them on their website. Read more Collapse

Disappointment. Yes, I can determine the feelings after the tyres have been torn up. Before that was the michelin pilot sport 255/35/18. Please do not be impressed with these wonderful opinions of these tyres. I bought just with the thought that it is not worth overpaying because it is also a tyre and now I have such a problem that I have to sell it cheaper, buy something reasonable and pay again for the spacers. The tyre, yes, quiet and good amortization in this respect is very cool. If you care about the comfort at a low price, this is a good choice. But for me, driving pleasure breaks as the car floats. I can not drive my car when I changed these tyres. The first day during the trip to work when I was in a hurry and I was used to the car going like on the tracks and suddenly the back of the car is running away. On a straight road the car floats in general there is some unintentional tragedy. for me it is impossible to ride. I am forced to sell a few pennies for sale. Read more Collapse

Generally speaking, the Imperial Ecosport tyres are very good. I was a afraid a bit before purchasing them. Honestly I do not see any difference between Imperial and such brands as Dunlop, Pirelli or different premium manufacturers. It is a real pleasure to drive a car on these tyres, especially on a motorway. I have not any problems with balancing. The tyres are surprisingly quiet and that is one of their greatest advantages.Their tread pattern is interesting. The rubber compound is quite hard but it seems the tyres are rather hard wearing. I have been to Italy and Poland on these tyres and I can recommend them without any doubts. I was not sure wheter to buy a new set of Imperial Ecosport or some second hand tyres but finally I decided to purchase Imperials. This was a good decision. If someone wonders if they are worth buying, I can tell right now, yes, they are. Cheers. Read more Collapse