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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Imperial SnowDragon UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
29
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.7
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
222
68

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Dry handling - objective
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Dry driving behavior
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Wet
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
74%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
70%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
82%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
76%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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