Infinity INF 049 review
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Infinity INF 049 has a Relative Score of 53 out of 100 among winter tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 12 owner reviews rate it 46 out of 100. 50% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
46/100From 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.
The Infinity INF 049 receives highly polarized feedback, with users sharply divided on its safety and performance capabilities. While some drivers appreciate its affordability and winter traction, a significant portion of reviewers report severe concerns regarding wet-weather grip and braking performance, leading to safety warnings.
Pros
- High value for money and low price point
- Effective traction in snowy and cold conditions
- Acceptable tread longevity for some users
- Satisfactory performance for light-duty or casual driving
Cons
- Dangerous lack of grip on wet or damp surfaces
- Poor braking performance and handling stability
- Excessive road noise
- Inconsistent dry-weather performance, including 'jelly-like' handling at warmer temperatures
Worth knowing
- Users with FWD vehicles equipped with sportier suspensions reported significant handling instability and tramlining.
- Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., AWD V70, Passat) frequently cited the tire as dangerous in wet conditions.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
13th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
45th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
37th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Infinity INF 049 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 71–73 dB |
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