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Comparison: Imperial All Season Driver vs. Linglong Grip Master 4S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong). Generally, Linglong allround tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Imperial (15%). In this particular case, the Linglong Grip Master 4S has a better rating of 65% compared to 15% of the Imperial All Season Driver. The first tyre test of Imperial All Season Driver was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Linglong Grip Master 4S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the All Season Driver and the Grip Master 4S were tested.

Test Profile

Imperial
All Season Driver
Linglong
Grip Master 4S
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#9
#4
Average position
14.0
12.6
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
139
84

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Imperial All Season Driver
77%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
96%
Dry braking
Imperial All Season Driver
71%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
97%
Dry handling
Imperial All Season Driver
82%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
94%
Wet
Confidence
Imperial All Season Driver
72%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Imperial All Season Driver
72%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
87%
Wet braking
Imperial All Season Driver
58%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
84%
Wet circle cornering
Imperial All Season Driver
76%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
69%
Wet handling
Imperial All Season Driver
74%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Imperial All Season Driver
80%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
77%
Snow
Confidence
Imperial All Season Driver
81%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
81%
Snow braking
Imperial All Season Driver
90%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
75%
Snow cornering
Imperial All Season Driver
69%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
75%
Snow handling
Imperial All Season Driver
84%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
82%
Snow traction
Imperial All Season Driver
79%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Imperial All Season Driver
91%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
97%
Exterior noise
Imperial All Season Driver
91%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
97%
Costs
Confidence
Imperial All Season Driver
90%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
62%
Rolling resistance
Imperial All Season Driver
90%
Linglong Grip Master 4S
62%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2025225/40 R18View

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