Infinity INF 05 review
The Infinity INF 05 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding its wet-weather performance. While a small minority of users report satisfactory results in dry conditions or on specific all-wheel-drive vehicles, the vast majority of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, citing a severe lack of traction and unpredictable handling in damp or rainy environments.
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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.
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Themes extracted from 68 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Infinity INF 05 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding its wet-weather performance. While a small minority of users report satisfactory results in dry conditions or on specific all-wheel-drive vehicles, the vast majority of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, citing a severe lack of traction and unpredictable handling in damp or rainy environments.
Pros
- Low purchase price
- High tread longevity/durability
- Acceptable performance in dry, warm conditions for conservative drivers
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather grip and high risk of aquaplaning
- Excessive road noise, often described as a droning sound
- Unpredictable handling and lack of steering feedback
- Potential for structural issues such as sidewall bulging or premature cracking
Worth knowing
- Users with rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Mazda MX5, BMW) frequently reported dangerous oversteer and loss of control in wet conditions.
- Owners of front-wheel-drive vehicles noted significant understeer and traction loss during acceleration on damp surfaces.
- Drivers of all-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Subaru Legacy) reported more positive experiences, suggesting the tire's limitations are more apparent on two-wheel-drive platforms.