Imperial Snowdragon HP - Test Results
Test Statistics
4
Tests Completed34th
Average Position15th
Best Result48th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Across four winter-focused tests, the Imperial Snowdragon HP consistently trails the field, with an average overall position of 33.8 and multiple bottom-tier finishes. Wet braking is a recurrent weakness, regularly around 28% longer than the best tire, which prevents progression in multi-stage shootouts and correlates with poor overall rankings. There are no award signals or standout categories to offset these deficits, though one mid-pack result in 2018 suggests performance can vary with size and vintage.
Performance Strengths
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Occasional Mid-Pack Competitiveness
Minor
Details
• 31/52 overall in 2018 AutoBild 195/65 R15 shootout
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
• 48/55 wet braking (+28.6%) in 2024 AutoBild 205/55 R16
• 41/49 wet braking (+28%) in 2021 AutoBild 205/55 R16
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Overall Test Competitiveness
Strong
Details
• Average overall position 33.8 across 4 tests
• 15/15 overall in 2022 ADAC 185/65 R15
• 41/49 overall in 2021 AutoBild 205/55 R16
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Progression in Multi-Stage Shootouts
Moderate
Details
• Failed to reach top 33 in 2024 AutoBild wet-to-snow progression (48/55)
• Limited advancement beyond initial braking stages in 2021 AutoBild (41/49)
Performance Over Time
Test History
15
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2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15
2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
The performance of the IMPERIAL Snowdragon HP in the wet is classified as poor compared to the test field, which also leads to the downgrading of the overall rating. But even on snow, the IMPERIAL ...