Imperial All Season Driver review
The Imperial All Season Driver is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers surprising value, particularly in cold and icy conditions. While some users report excellent longevity and performance comparable to premium brands, others have experienced significant quality control issues regarding structural integrity over time.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
73%By road tests
65.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Imperial All Season Driver is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers surprising value, particularly in cold and icy conditions. While some users report excellent longevity and performance comparable to premium brands, others have experienced significant quality control issues regarding structural integrity over time.
Pros
- High value-for-money proposition
- Strong performance on icy and cold road surfaces
- Competitive longevity and tread life
- Comparable performance to premium alternatives for daily driving
Cons
- Reports of structural deformation (loss of geometry) after moderate mileage
- Limited wet weather grip compared to premium tires
- Dry grip limits are reached relatively quickly during spirited driving
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from premium brands like Michelin have noted minimal performance differences in daily driving scenarios on 17-inch fitments.
- High-speed motorway usage may contribute to premature structural failure or 'oval' deformation of the tire casing.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
23rd of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 23rd of 30 |
2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 Motor SUV All Season tire Test · 235/60 R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 |
2023 SUV All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 10 |
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |