Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Imperial Snowdragon HP
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Snowdragon HP not once. The Alnac 4G Winter was stronger in wet.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Alnac 4G Winter | Gap | Snowdragon HP | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Alnac 4G Winter ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 122 | 12.9% | 140 | 2-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2018 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alnac 4G Winter | Field | Snowdragon HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P15 of 55 | P48 of 55 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P30 of 50 | P41 of 50 | |
| 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout | P22 of 52 | P31 of 52 |
Alnac 4G Winter vs Snowdragon HP: your questions
Is the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or the Imperial Snowdragon HP the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Snowdragon HP not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alnac 4G Winter scores 8.3 and the Snowdragon HP 6.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Alnac 4G Winter or the Snowdragon HP?
The Alnac 4G Winter led 2 of the 2 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 12.9% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alnac 4G Winter 89% from 4 reviews; the Snowdragon HP has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alnac 4G Winter is made in 26 sizes (13 to 16 inch) and the Snowdragon HP in 52 (12 to 20 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alnac 4G Winter is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Snowdragon HP C and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Snowdragon HP is the newer design: it reached the market in 2016, the Alnac 4G Winter in 2014.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.