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Updated September 2026

Imperial ICE+S210 review

The Imperial ICE+S210 receives a poor reception from users, primarily due to significant safety concerns regarding wet weather performance. The tire is described as having dangerously low traction in damp conditions, leading to premature removal despite having substantial tread depth remaining.

Relative score
55/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
41/100
1 review
Road tests
67/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 26.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Imperial ICE+S210
Scores

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

41%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Wet
Overall wet
20%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
50%
Handling
Overall handling
30%

By road tests

67.4%
Dry
94%
Wet
46.8%
Snow
43.7%
Noise
74.2%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Imperial ICE+S210 receives a poor reception from users, primarily due to significant safety concerns regarding wet weather performance. The tire is described as having dangerously low traction in damp conditions, leading to premature removal despite having substantial tread depth remaining.

Cons

  • Extremely poor traction and stability on wet road surfaces
  • Unpredictable handling during routine maneuvers like cornering
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring performance leading to early replacement

Worth knowing

  • Users reported significant rear-end instability during low-speed cornering in wet conditions.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18

12th of 12
Best: Dry Braking · 4th Weakest: Wet Braking · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 12
Wet Handling12th of 12
Dry Braking4th of 12
Dry Handling8th of 12
Snow Braking12th of 12
Snow Traction12th of 12
Snow Handling12th of 12
Rolling Resistance12th of 12
Straight Aqua12th of 12
Noise5th of 12