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Imperial Snowdragon UHP - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

30th

Average Position

9th

Best Result

42nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Imperial Snowdragon UHP - Official Image

Across four winter-focused tests, the Imperial Snowdragon UHP consistently underperforms in wet and snow metrics, regularly finishing near the bottom in braking and handling. Wet braking is a persistent weakness with large gaps to the best (often 20-36% longer), and snow performance is below average. One standout is abrasion/wear efficiency, where it scores well above average, and noise/comfort are mid-pack to slightly positive. Dry performance is mixed: poor dry braking but occasionally decent dry handling. Overall, it behaves like a budget tire with notable compromises in safety-critical wet/snow grip.

Performance Strengths
  • Wear and Abrasion Moderate
    • Abrasion 57 mg/km/t (5/31, +14% from best) in 2025 ADAC
    • Wear 59,300 km (11/31, +26.8% from best) in 2025 ADAC
  • Noise/Comfort Minor
    • Noise 70.2 dB (4/10, +2.3% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Noise 72.4 dB (16/31, +3% from best) in 2025 ADAC
  • Dry Handling Minor
    • Dry Handling 45.1 s (3/10, +0.9% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Value/Pricing Minor
    • Price: 55 (1/9) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • "Second place was the Imperial budget tire" (pricing mention)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • Wet Braking 40.4 m (43/52, +32% from best) in 2025 Autobild braking
    • Wet Braking 37.8 m (26/31, +19.2% from best) in 2025 ADAC
    • Wet Braking 39.1 m (44/57, +26.9% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • Wet Braking 38.03 m (10/10, +36.2% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Wet Handling 54.6 s (10/10, +11.2% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • Snow Braking 10.3 m (26/31, +12% from best) in 2025 ADAC
    • Snow Traction 227 N (26/31, +10.6% from best) in 2025 ADAC
    • Snow Braking 16.99 m (9/10, +8.4% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Snow Traction 5.65 s (9/10, +7.4% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Snow Handling 92.65 s (8/10, +7.5% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • Dry Braking 41.3 m (10/10, +18% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Dry Braking 44.6 m (20/31, +7.7% from best) in 2025 ADAC
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Minor
    • Straight Aqua 68.7 km/h (25/31, +12.9% from best) in 2025 ADAC
    • Curved Aquaplaning 78 m/s² (9/10, +8.3% from best) in 2021 Tire Reviews
Performance Over Time

Test History

42
of 52
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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25
of 31
2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Imperial Snowdragon UHP receives poor overall driving safety ratings due to pronounced weaknesses on wet roads, despite satisfactory dry and winter performance, though it achieves good environm...
Weak:
Wet Circle
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42
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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9
of 10
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The Imperial Snowdragon UHP peaked in dry handling where it was fast, AND good to drive on, and it wasn't the noisiest tire on test, but the tire couldn't perform well in any other test, and had da...
Strong:
Price
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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