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.
Owners rate it 26.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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%By road tests
67.4%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 12 | |
| Noise | 5th of 12 |