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Imperial Snowdragon HP

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Imperial Snowdragon HP is a budget Central European winter tyre with low wear and favourable dry-road and ice results in one test. Repeatedly poor wet braking and significant snow weaknesses limit its winter performance.

The quick answer

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Tests say 34th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P48 of 55 · 2024 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 4professional tests
  • 66sizes available
Imperial Snowdragon HP 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Imperial Snowdragon HP

6.3/10

Better than 34% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 2 tests
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2021-2024 34% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 34% 6.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 24% 33% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 10% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 61% of the test figure. The other 39% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P48 / 55
  2. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P15 / 15 Placing only
  3. 2021 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P41 / 50
  4. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P31 / 52 Placing only
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Imperial Snowdragon HP averages a finish of 34th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
34th Average
15th Best
48th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182024

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P48 / 55
20222022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P15 / 15
20212021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P41 / 50
20182018 51 Winter Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P31 / 52

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range52 sizes available

135-225Width50-80Profile12-20Rim66-102 T-VLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 52 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes145/70 R12145/70 R13145/60 R13145/80 R13155/70 R13155/65 R13
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Imperial Snowdragon HP in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Imperial Snowdragon HP stops 20.7% longer than premium rivals, 15.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 24/100.
What is the Imperial Snowdragon HP's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Imperial Snowdragon HP most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Imperial Snowdragon HP come in?
The Imperial Snowdragon HP is available in 66 sizes, ranging from 135-225/50-80 R12-20.
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