Antares Ingens A1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 56 · 160 reviews analysed Road tests 47 · 1 test
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The Antares Ingens A1 is widely praised as an exceptional budget-friendly tire, offering surprising dry grip, a quiet ride, and solid overall performance that rivals high-end brands at a fraction of the cost. While the vast majority of users report high satisfaction with handling and value, a minority note concerns regarding wet-weather traction and occasional balancing or durability issues.
Owners rate it 9.4 points higher 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 found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
56/100From 160 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
47/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Antares Ingens A1 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9.95/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | 40,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 41 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 160 owner reviews found online.
The Antares Ingens A1 is widely praised as an exceptional budget-friendly tire, offering surprising dry grip, a quiet ride, and solid overall performance that rivals high-end brands at a fraction of the cost. While the vast majority of users report high satisfaction with handling and value, a minority note concerns regarding wet-weather traction and occasional balancing or durability issues.
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordable price point
- Low road noise and smooth, comfortable ride
- Strong dry traction and responsive handling
- Good longevity and treadwear for the price
Cons
- Subpar performance and grip in wet or snowy conditions
- Occasional issues with balancing and out-of-round tires
- Shorter-than-expected tread life for aggressive drivers
Worth knowing
- Users running sports cars and sedans (such as the Porsche Boxster, Honda S2000, and BMW models) praised the responsive handling and dry grip relative to the low cost.
- Owners of heavier or luxury vehicles (like Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz) highlighted the impressive ride comfort and quietness comparable to premium tires.
- A few drivers utilizing sizes like 205/55R16 on daily commuters like the Toyota Corolla noted exceptional value and slow initial wear.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
50th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 46th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 52nd of 53 |
Source: Auto Bild
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