Agree. Cheap tyres are often referred to as ditch finders for good reason.
IMO it’s always worth spending a bit extra on decent tyres and if you research, you’ll usually find them with discounts available. You‘re relying on those 4 small contact patches of rubber to keep you on the road and perform in a safe, predictable manner in all situations and there’s a good chance that won’t happen with cheap ditch finder brands.